29/05/2026
🚸More children are spending time doing close up tasks, like reading, homework, tablets and phones, and are often speding less time outdoors.
🌞Time outside is important for growing eyes and research suggests it can help reduce the risk of children becoming short sighted. Looking at objects in the distance can help your eyes to relax.
📺This doesn't mean screens are bad but balance matters.
👀Regular eye tests are important, especially if your child is squinting, sitting close to screens, or stuggling to see things in the distance.