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Cornea changes shape due to screen usage

2020-01-07 02:02:20
Is this true that there are changes in the shape of cornea in kids due to Watching videos on iPads & mobiles & this leads to cylindrical power?
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Hello Excessive near work is associted with myopia. No structural corneal changes with computer use

Answered2020-01-07 16:03:26

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Not aware of any structural changes in eye due to I pad..no reports like that, Although too much screen time can cause computer vision syndrome

Answered2020-01-07 05:59:17

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