Paediatric Ophthalmologist | Reduce Children’s Screen Time - Dr. Swati Sinkar
                     Paediatric Ophthalmologist
Reduce Children’s Screen Time to 
Improve Eye Care
• The effects of COVID-19 in Australia have been far-reaching, 
and while children have been less susceptible to the disease, 
they have been impacted in different ways.
• For instance, what effect have extended periods of digital 
learning had on children’s eye care and the long-term health 
of their vision?
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What problems are caused by 
excessive screen time?
• The problems that can result from children spending 
too much time viewing screens include eye strain, leading to 
sore eyes and an itchy or burning sensation. 
• Eyes may also become overly dry, which means that there is 
not a clear and stable tear film on the eye’s surface. 
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• Furthermore, children spending extended time indoors means 
that their eyes are not getting sufficient exposure to daylight, 
which can lead to nearsightedness.
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How can parents successfully limit 
children’s screen time?
•There are a number of strategies that parents can use to limit children’s 
screen time, especially during COVID-19 when they’re engaged in digital 
learning. 
•Screen time limits
You should set limits on how much time children spend on screens each 
day — and stick to them. Establishing specific times at which screens can 
be used is useful, as are the time management apps available for iOS and 
Android devices.
•Get devices out of the bedroom
Don’t allow children to have a TV, phone or other devices in their bedroom 
at night. You might also consider ‘screen-free zones’ in the house, along 
with prohibiting screen use for 1 to 2 hours before bedtime. 
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Talk to an Adelaide Eye Specialist to fi
nd out more
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Dr. Swati Sinkar is a highly experienced Paediatric
 Ophthalmologist in Adelaide. Dr Swati consults at 
Eyemedics (Wayville), Kingswood Eye Centre, Salisbury 
Eye Clinic and Mount Gambier Eye Specialists.
• In order to see Dr Sinkar you will first need a referral 
from your GP. 
Once you have this, you can then arrange an appointm
ent directly with any of the clinics at which she consult
s (your GP or optometrist may do this on your behalf)
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