The 38th Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress, themed Reconnect and Collaborate, began on the 23rd of February 2023 at the prestigious Kuala
April 23, 2021
Ravathi Murugappan
THE STAR – It is estimated that around 80 to 90 per cent of the learning process is based on vision. A child may pass a visual acuity eye examination and have 20/20 eyesight, but he could still have an undetected vision problem, which can limit the learning process and cause developmental delays.
With the overwhelming mushrooming of online learning and virtual classrooms, children are becoming increasingly exposed to electronic screens for education and leisure.
The extended hours spent glued to these screens – often with inadequate lighting and improper posture – places significant demand on the child’s eyes, and unsurprisingly, is contributing to poor eye health.