Excessive screen time causing eye disorders among children, youth
Published on: March 1, 2026, 9:01 p.m. | Source: The Tribune
The excessive use of mobile phones is emerging as a serious public health concern, say ophthalmologists after noticing a sharp rise in eye disorders among the youth and even schoolchildren. Doctors warn that prolonged screen exposure is contributing to digital eye strain, increasing cases of myopia, and a noticeable surge in cylindrical power (astigmatism) among adolescents.
