Too much screentime could trigger shortsightedness in kids

If a child spends too long looking at a screen, the shape of their eyeballs can change irreversibly, putting them at risk of shortsightedness. — dpa

The time we’re spending in front of a screen hasn’t just risen for us grown-ups.

Children too, are spending more time homeschooling, chatting and playing on a tablet or computer screen during the Covid-19 pandemic.