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Ophthalmologists see more vision problems in kids after increased screen time
Description
October 12, 2021
Parents are being urged to add an eye exam to their to-do list. As Kendra Slugoski discovered in today's Family Matters, after increased screen time last school year, doctors are seeing more eye strain and nearsightedness.
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Ophthalmologists see more vision problems in kids after increased screen time01:56 | October 12, 2021
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Ophthalmologists see more vision problems in kids after increased screen time
Description
October 12, 2021
Parents are being urged to add an eye exam to their to-do list. As Kendra Slugoski discovered in today's Family Matters, after increased screen time last school year, doctors are seeing more eye strain and nearsightedness.
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