Media Device Use and Vision Disorders in the Pediatric Age: The State of the Art
Introduction. Evidence is consistent with increased screen viewing time among children and adolescents, and anticipation at the age at which children interact with media devices. Incorrect use of technology, as well as overuse, may lead to serious consequences. This study aims to revise scientific i...
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| author | Elena Bozzola Mariangela Irrera Romie Hellmann Salvatore Crugliano Michele Fortunato |
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| description | Introduction. Evidence is consistent with increased screen viewing time among children and adolescents, and anticipation at the age at which children interact with media devices. Incorrect use of technology, as well as overuse, may lead to serious consequences. This study aims to revise scientific international literature and to describe the potential eye risks correlated to screen viewing time in the pediatric age. Materials and Methods. A review of the literature was performed according to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, using the search terms “media device” and “eye” with the filter “age 0–18”. Results. Analyzing the international literature, we found 26 articles. Pre-myopia, myopia, digital eye strain, and acute acquired comitant esotropia were listed as potential and time-related consequences associated with the incorrect use of media devices among children and adolescents. Discussion. Family education on media device exposure and potential risk for children and adolescents’ sight in case of prolonged digital/screen exposure is required. During pediatric check controls, a dialogue with families on prolonged media device use at a close distance should be undertaken. Pediatricians and ophthalmologists should consider screen viewing time in case of ocular problems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-04ea2fbbf24b4d02844bb8d251a9f5b22025-08-20T01:53:44ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672024-11-011111140810.3390/children11111408Media Device Use and Vision Disorders in the Pediatric Age: The State of the ArtElena Bozzola0Mariangela Irrera1Romie Hellmann2Salvatore Crugliano3Michele Fortunato4Pediatric Unit, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, IRCCS, 00100 Rome, ItalyPediatric Unit, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, IRCCS, 00100 Rome, ItalyFaculty of Medicine, Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences, 00100 Rome, ItalyASST Valleolona, 21052 Busto Arsizio, ItalyAssociation Internationale pour l’Enfance et la Réhabilitation Visuelle, 75016 Paris, FranceIntroduction. Evidence is consistent with increased screen viewing time among children and adolescents, and anticipation at the age at which children interact with media devices. Incorrect use of technology, as well as overuse, may lead to serious consequences. This study aims to revise scientific international literature and to describe the potential eye risks correlated to screen viewing time in the pediatric age. Materials and Methods. A review of the literature was performed according to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, using the search terms “media device” and “eye” with the filter “age 0–18”. Results. Analyzing the international literature, we found 26 articles. Pre-myopia, myopia, digital eye strain, and acute acquired comitant esotropia were listed as potential and time-related consequences associated with the incorrect use of media devices among children and adolescents. Discussion. Family education on media device exposure and potential risk for children and adolescents’ sight in case of prolonged digital/screen exposure is required. During pediatric check controls, a dialogue with families on prolonged media device use at a close distance should be undertaken. Pediatricians and ophthalmologists should consider screen viewing time in case of ocular problems.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/11/1408media deviceeyechildrenadolescentshealth |
| spellingShingle | Elena Bozzola Mariangela Irrera Romie Hellmann Salvatore Crugliano Michele Fortunato Media Device Use and Vision Disorders in the Pediatric Age: The State of the Art Children media device eye children adolescents health |
| title | Media Device Use and Vision Disorders in the Pediatric Age: The State of the Art |
| title_full | Media Device Use and Vision Disorders in the Pediatric Age: The State of the Art |
| title_fullStr | Media Device Use and Vision Disorders in the Pediatric Age: The State of the Art |
| title_full_unstemmed | Media Device Use and Vision Disorders in the Pediatric Age: The State of the Art |
| title_short | Media Device Use and Vision Disorders in the Pediatric Age: The State of the Art |
| title_sort | media device use and vision disorders in the pediatric age the state of the art |
| topic | media device eye children adolescents health |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/11/1408 |
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