The relationship between screen time and visual conditions in children

On this episode I welcome Dr. Rupa Wong—Pediatric Ophthalmologist, practice owner, mom to three kids, podcaster and YouTuber. We discuss the following and so much more! 

• The correlation between screen time and visual diagnosis
• Nearsightedness 
• Ages (in relationship to eye development) where screen time should be minimized
• Genetic components 
• How parents can balance screen time and eye health 

Find Dr. Wong online at https://drrupawong.com/. Take her Myopia Management Quiz here: www.drrupawong.com/myopiaquiz and get her additional thoughts on screen time here: www.drrupawong.com/screentime. 

For more watch Dr. Mona's "Is Screen Time Harmful?" video on YouTube.

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