India, Oct. 8 -- A child rubbing their eyes after homework, sitting too close to a tablet or complaining that their eyes feel tired may seem like a small problem. But when screens occupy a large part of a child's day, these symptoms deserve attention, believes ophthalmologist Dr Pradeep Gupta.

"The concern is not simply the number of hours spent on a device. It is what prolonged near work, fewer breaks and less time outdoors may be doing to developing eyes," he shared with HT Lifestyle.

With a growing number of children becoming dependent on corrective glasses, Dr Gupta explained the effects of long screen exposure on children's eyes and shared what can be done about it.

"Digital eye strain is increasingly being seen in children and ad...