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Device time puts children’s eyesight at risk

Despite growing awareness about the impact devices such as phones and tablets have in the development of children, there is still a lack of understanding about the impact screen time has on their eyesight.

Lions Eye Institute ophthalmologist Dr Antony Clark said he is seeing more children presenting dry eye symptoms such as redness and itchiness.

He joined Karl O’Callaghan on Sunday morning to talk about the potential risks devices pose to health of younger generations.

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