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Reel mania puts Indian kids' eye health in danger, warn leading ophthalmologists
New Delhi, April 1: Leading ophthalmologists on Tuesday warned that they are witnessing a sharp increase in cases of dry eye syndrome, myopia progression, eye strain and even early-onset squinting in children who spend hours watching reels on various social media platforms.
Only 1 hour of daily screen use can up nearsightedness risk: Researchers
New Delhi, Feb 23: Here comes another warning for those who love to spend hours on digital screens. According to a new study, spending as little as one hour per day on tablets or smartphones could significantly increases the risk of myopia or nearsightedness.
Eye tests can help predict stroke risk: Study
Sydney, Jan 14: Routine eye tests can accurately predict a person's risk of stroke, according to an international research team on Tuesday.
Maha Kumbh 2025: 'Netra Kumbh' looks to set world record for most eye checkups done
Prayagraj, January 5: Maha Kumbh 2025 is set for multiple potential world records including one for distributing the most number of spectacles and eye tests done at a single event. In light of this, Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj praised the initiative of 'Netra Kumbh'; an initiative organised to provide free eye check-ups to devotees in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.