[HealthNet – excerpts]
Computers and three-dimensional (3D) imaging may be a big help to students academically, but almost one-third of parents are concerned that such devices are damaging their child’s eyesight. …
Today, the majority of schools incorporate computers and 3D imaging as educational tools for students. …
According to James Sheedy, O.D., Ph.D., an AOA technology and vision expert, “Today’s classroom technology is extremely visual, making it critical for students to maintain excellent eye health. Binocular vision, focusing abilities, as well as nearsightedness and farsightedness, should be checked by an eye doctor yearly, particularly as students head back to school.”
The steady use of the latest high-tech devices can cause students to experience a wide range of adverse effects that the AOA refers to as computer vision syndrome (CVS). Symptoms can include; fatigue, headaches, eye strain, neck pain, double or blurred vision, and tired or burning eyes.
Another concern is that students who are unable to see images in 3D because of eyesight problems could experience future career performance issues. According to the AOA, children who grow up to pursue careers requiring 3D vision, such as those of surgeons, engineers, forensic scientists, and astronomers, could have trouble adequately performing their jobs. …
A new report from the AOA titled “3D in the Classroom – An AOA Report” was developed in cooperation with educators, vision researchers, and specialist advisors, and touts the benefits of using 3D in the classroom as reaching far beyond the classroom. …
Paramount to good eye health is early detection and treatment. Regular check-ups, including a back-to-school exam by an optometrist, will help keep your child seeing clearly for years to come.
Read the full story here: http://www.healthnews.com/en/articles/3QxzzX7mDCQA9fQncaN5IC/Are-Educational-Tools-of-Technology-Damaging-Your-Childs-Eyesight/