Growing demand for digital screens and concerns regarding children’s eyes are rising. Certain elements like brightness, contrast, and font size plays pivotal role in improving or destroying children’s vision.
Brightness and Sharpness: Too much brightness strains the eyes and causes discomfort. Children have sensitive eyes, so screen brightness must align with the ambient lighting. A screen with too much brightness creates pressure on the eyes and leads to symptoms like headache, blurred vision, and dry eyes. On the other hand, when a screen is too dim, it can also strain your eyes. But with optimal contrast between text and background can minimize the straining of eyes. Black text on a white background is much easier to read.
Font Size and Text Layout: Children have to squint and move closer to the screen, which raises the chances of straining eyes and leading to myopia. To avoid such situations, enlarge the text to read while keeping a safe distance (18-24 inches). The correct font size for children with maximum screen time is 14, with proper spacing between lines and paragraphs to eliminate the cognitive load on children and provide a more relaxed experience.
Guidelines for Healthier Screen Use
- Set the brightness under the room’s lightning for better readability.
- Set the font size to 14 to avoid straining children’s eyes.
- Ask your children to follow the rule of 20-20-20, 20-second break to look somewhere else at 20 feet away for 20 minutes to relax the eye muscles.
- Following age-appropriate guidelines restricts screen time for a prolonged period
- Ask your children to blink as much as possible to keep them moist and avoid dryness and irritation.
Following these guidelines, you can safeguard your child’s vision and keep digital interactions safe and enjoyable. At The Retina Centre, in Guwahati take note of these guidelines and ensure the best eye care for your future generation.