Screens

Myopia Progression: How to Slow It in Children and Adults IMPORTANT: Myopia is a refractive error in which the eyeball becomes too long and the image of distant objects focuses in front of the retina, not on it. High myopia (over -6.00 diopters) significantly increases the risk of serious complications: retinal detachment, myopic maculopathy, glaucoma, early cataract, vision loss. Myopia progression in children must be carefully monitored by a pediatric ophthalmologist, and modern methods (low-dose atropine drops, myo-active lenses, orthokeratology) can dramatically slow evolution. The remedies and lifestyle measures described below are a scientifically proven adjunct, not a replacement for optical correction and ophthalmologic treatment. Consult a doctor urgently if you suddenly see multiple floaters, flashes of light, a black curtain invading vision, sudden double vision, severe eye pain; these signs may indicate retinal detachment, an emergency. Myopic children should be examined every 6 to 12 months to monitor evolution. Do not delay prescription glasses; the theory that “if you do not wear glasses, your myopia will not grow” is false. ...

Screen Addiction: Evaluation and Professional Help Smartphones, tablets, laptops and televisions entered our lives with the promise of freedom. In reality, for more and more people, they have become a place hard to leave. Aimless scrolling, reopening apps ten times an hour, compulsive watching of short clips until midnight, the absence of the screen producing real anxiety, all these are not simple careless habits. They are signals of a relationship with technology that has exceeded healthy balance. Screen addiction is not yet a universally accepted official diagnosis, but internet gaming disorder and problematic internet use are medically recognized, and research shows real impact on sleep, attention, mental health and relationships. ...