In growing children, parents should take certain care like:
- Child should not sit close to TV.
- Child should not hold books close to the eyes.
- Avoid exposure to sharp instruments.
- Avoid rubbing of the eyes.
- More of green vegetables, carrot, fruits should be eaten.
- Reading in dim light should be avoided.
- Lying down in the bed and reading should not be allowed.
- Avoid too much of TV and computer exposure, especially computer games
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Jayesh N Doctor
Ophthalmic Surgeon, Doctor Eye Institute, Mumbai, India
First Created: 1/12/2001
Last Updated: 8/1/2015