Doctors express concern over rising childhood myopia
Doctors are increasingly concerned about the rise of myopia in children, emphasizing the importance of reducing screen time and increasing outdoor activities. The launch of a new 'Myopia Clinic' aims to address these issues through early diagnosis and tailored treatments. Experts highlight the need for public awareness and regular eye screenings to combat this growing epidemic.
- ▪Myopia in children is on the rise, with every fourth child now wearing glasses.
- ▪The new 'Myopia Clinic' at Rajan Eye Care Hospital aims to slow eye growth and improve visual habits.
- ▪Doctors recommend reducing screen time and increasing outdoor activities to prevent myopia.
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With myopia in children on the rise, doctors have raised the need to reduce screen time, increase outdoor activity, and ensure periodic eye screening.These concerns were highlighted during the launch of a ‘Myopia Clinic’ at Rajan Eye Care Hospital on Friday. Rema Chandramohan, deputy Chief Executive Officer, Centre of Excellence for Autism, Chennai and former Director, Institute of Child Health and Pravin Tellakula, president, Rotary Club of Madras T. Nagar, inaugurated the clinic.Mohan Rajan, chairman and medical director, Rajan Eye Care Hospital, said refractive errors were becoming a major issue among children.“Early diagnosis is important for myopia. Earlier, school vision screening was done when children were five years old.
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