Children's eyes are the windows through which they explore the world, making it crucial to protect their eye health. In today's digital world, children face increasing challenges of prolonged screen time and close-range visual activities. In addition to the following daily protective measures, appropriate dietary supplements can also be part of maintaining children's eye health.
Control the use of electronic devices:
Staring at screens for extended periods increases the risk of eye fatigue and dryness1. It is recommended to establish reasonable screen time limits and encourage children to engage in outdoor activities and other beneficial pursuits.Maintain good reading posture:
Maintain proper reading posture2, such as sitting upright and maintaining an appropriate distance and angle. Correct posture while reading helps reduce the risk of eye fatigue and Shortsighted.Provide adequate lighting:
Ensure that children have sufficient lighting 2when reading, writing, and using electronic devices. Good lighting can reduce eye strain and contribute to eye health protection.Outdoor activities are good for eyes health:
Encourage children to participate in outdoor activities and enjoy the benefits of sunlight. Outdoor activities help regulate the eye's focus on distant objects, reducing the risk of myopia.Beneficial supplements for eye health:
Bilberry extract - a natural nutrient is known to be beneficial for eye health3. Bilberry is rich in the antioxidant element anthocyanin, which helps protect the eyes from free radical damage and provides nutritional support for the eyes.
Natural Omega-3 Salmon Oil – a natural fish oil extracted from salmon, containing rich of omega-3 and the antioxidant - astaxanthin. In addition to moisturizing the eyes and protecting the retina4, it also good for brain health, enhance immunity, reduce allergies, and promote respiratory health.Regular eye examinations:
Regular eye examinations for children are necessary to detect and address any potential eye problems early on.
By controlling screen time, maintaining good reading posture, providing adequate lighting, encouraging outdoor activities, scheduling regular eye examinations, and appropriately supplementing with essential eye nutrients, we create a healthy future for our children's eye health.
References
- Association between time spent on smartphones and digital eye strain: A 1-year prospective observational study among Hong Kong children and adolescents. – National Library of Medicine, National Center for Biotechnology Information.
- Eyes / Vision – Computer Use and Eye Care – Student Health Service, Department of Health, The Government of the HKSAR
- Bilberry extract supplementation for preventing eye fatigue in video display terminal workers – National Library of Medicine, National Center for Biotechnology Information.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Eye Health: Opinions and Self-Reported Practice Behaviors of Optometrists in Australia and New Zealand – National Library of Medicine, National Center for Biotechnology Information.
