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Cindy Nguyen, in her pursuit of having her child sit still, eat quickly, and behave well, unknowingly caused harm to her 20-month-old. The toddler now grapples with significant 2.75 diopter myopia.
This article serves as a wake-up call for parents who frequently expose their children to iPads, phones, TVs, and computers, thinking it helps them stay calm and well-behaved. Pasgo shares a prime example from mother Cindy Nguyen, who posted on a forum about her 20-month-old daughter developing 2.75 diopter myopia due to excessive iPad usage.
Early Myopia in a Child Due to Excessive iPad Exposure
The issue originated from Cindy's frequent use of an iPad to keep her child seated and quiet. At 1 year old, the child's eyesight was excellent due to limited exposure to technology. However, as the child grew, they started exploring YouTube, learning quickly by observing their parents.
Cindy Nguyen's daughter, at just 20 months old, is already dealing with 2.75 diopter myopia.
One day, Cindy noticed her child squinting and getting too close to the TV and iPad. The shocking result of the eye check-up revealed both myopia and astigmatism, necessitating the child to wear glasses. Without glasses, the conditions worsen rapidly, and even eye surgery in the future might not be effective.
To make matters worse, at the tender age of 20 months (1 year and 8 months), the child refuses to keep the glasses on. Every time Cindy puts on the myopic glasses, the child removes them after about 30 minutes. Cindy earnestly hopes this serves as a lesson for parents with young children using similar methods to keep them calm or encourage them to eat and drink milk.
Parents should immediately abandon the notion of 'just letting them watch while eating.' In a day, a child has at least 5 meals, with each session lasting at least 30 minutes. For those who take over an hour to eat, that's already 5 hours of screen time in a day.
“Allowing children under 2 to play with iPads and phones is akin to harming them,” declares a headline from a 2014 article on Vietnamnet. The piece highlights scientific evidence on the harmful effects of exposing children under 2 to iPads, iPhones, and early TV viewing.
Today's children suffer from myopia largely due to early exposure to technology by their parents.
The Detrimental Effects on Children Using iPhones and iPads Early
There are two primary and severe consequences, namely underdeveloped brain function and delayed physical development.
First Consequence: Underdeveloped Brain Function
From 0-2 years old, the brain undergoes a threefold increase in size and continues rapid development until the age of 21. Early development is shaped by external environmental stimuli. Premature exposure to technology (mobile phones, internet, iPad, TV) not only fails to stimulate a child's brain but also exacerbates disorders. These include issues with attention, perception, learning, increased impulsivity, and a noticeable decline in self-regulation and self-control abilities.
Second Consequence: Delayed Development
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