Do Kids Need to Wear Blue-Light Glasses When on Screens?
Why Parents Don't Need to Buy Into the Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses Trend
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Overall, the management of digital eye strain should include a holistic approach that employs multiple strategies, from regular eye breaks and outdoor play to the management of dry eyes and attention paid to potential warning signs of eye issues.
"Sometimes children may not be aware and won't complain if their vision isn't normal," Edmonds said. "Red flags may include squinting while reading or watching TV or discomfort or dizziness while watching 3D movies."
To Edmonds, this holistic approach can include blue-light-blocking technology, like add-on screen protectors and even glasses. Of course, Patel and the AAO make it clear this is merely to offer that placebo effect. If you'll feel better having your child wear blue-light-blocking glasses during their third hour of onscreen school, those brightly coloured frames won't hurt them. But, Patel emphatically reminded, there is no proof that they help.