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Three-year-old with myopia reportedly used smartphone over five hours daily
Henan Children's Hospital saw a three-year-old whose myopia exceeded 500 degrees in both eyes, according to Daxiang News. The report linked the condition to more than five hours of daily smartphone use, saying busy parents relied on the device for childcare. A doctor recommended examinations for children who squint at distant objects, tilt their heads while studying or blink frequently.
What to know
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Ophthalmologist Chu Ruixue warned that leaving such cases untreated could lead to retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts and, in severe cases, blindness.
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Experts advised no use of phones, tablets or computers for children aged zero to three, and avoiding them as much as possible for those aged three to six.
Why it matters
The case concerns screen use and eye health in young children, but the report describes only one patient.
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