Playing Video Games May Cause Eyestrain

Playing Video Games May Cause Eyestrain
Playing video games for extended amounts of time can cause children to experience many of the same symptoms seen in “computer vision syndrome” in adults. These symptoms include eye discomfort, fatigue, blurry vision and headaches. Prolonged game play without significant breaks can cause eye focusing problems, as well as eye irritation. If your children enjoy playing video games, encourage them to take frequent breaks. Set a timer for 20 minutes, have them do something else for 5 minutes when the buzzer sounds. In addition, make sure your children sit as far as possible from the video screen. The minimum recommended distance in the case of console games is 6 feet.