The relationship between screen time and visual conditions in children

On this episode I welcome Dr. Rupa Wong—Pediatric Ophthalmologist, practice owner, mom to three kids, podcaster and YouTuber. We discuss the following and so much more!  The correlation between screen time and visual diagnosis Nearsightedness  Ages (in relationship to eye development) where screen time should be minimized Genetic components  How parents can balance screen time and eye health  Find Dr. Wong online at https://drrupawong.com/. Take her Myopia Management Quiz here: www.drrupawong.com/myopiaquiz and get her additional thoughts on screen time here: www.drrupawong.com/screentime.  For more watch Dr. Mona's "Is Screen Time Harmful?" video on YouTube. Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk TV on YouTube. This episode is brought to you by: THE NEW MOM'S SURVIVAL GUIDE: The first digital e-course/community created and founded by a Pediatrician mom to guide you and your baby through their first year. To find out more and to join, visit: http://pedsdoctalk.com/survival-guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices