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Online classes causing eye problems in children
Sunday 7 March 2021
Aaliyah Assivero, 10, a student of Mayo RC School made a visit to Ideal Optical Vision, High Street San Fernando. She, like many kids now, are forced to use on screen devices owing to covid19 pandemic. - Marvin Hamilton
At a time when technology is advancing rapidly and spending more time behind a screen has become the norm, it poses a significant threat to eye health. More children are having their eyes tested and buying glasses since the switch to online learning.
In August 2020, the Prime Minister announced the closure of schools to prevent the spread of the covid19 virus. And while some teachers had already been using online learning platforms, after this, things went fully digital. This led to a surge in purchases of laptops, tablets and other digital devices.