Most of the kids you see today have their own iPad or smartphone and without their electronics, these kids seem lost, showing no interest in everyday life implying how dependent they are on their devices. With most of education becoming digitized, it is very easy for kids to spend most of their day looking at the screen. A new study published in JAMA publication, brought up a concerning factor which shows that even if your child is spending a few hours on the screen, they could end up with a lifetime of glasses. This means looking at screens up close is hurting their eyes. Parents need to watch how much time their kids spend on these devices. Because screens are used for school and fun, it's hard to avoid them. But this study shows that even a little screen time can cause problems. What Is Causing This Sudden Increase? More kids are getting nearsighted now, because they spend most of their time looking at screens like phones and laptops. They don't play outside as much. Looking at screens all the time strains their eyes. When kids play outside, they get to look at things far away. Considering even sunlight is also good for their eyes, not playing outside and only looking at screens is making more and more kids nearsighted. The researchers looked at 45 different studies. These studies included over 335,000 kids and young adults. This way, they could see if screen time really caused nearsightedness. By looking at many studies, they made sure their findings were accurate. They looked at kids of different ages to see how screen time affects their eyes at different stages of life. The biggest risk of nearsightedness occured when kids used screens for one to four hours a day. After that, the risk increased more slowly. This means the first few hours are the most important. Parents should focus on limiting screen time during these early hours. The study showed that less than one hour of screen time didn't seem to cause nearsightedness. This gives parents a guideline. It means that keeping screen time under one hour a day can help protect kids' eyes. It doesn't mean there's no risk at all, but it helps. Ways You Can Avoid Eye Troubles In This Digital Age Here are some protective measures you can take to keep your eyes safe:Protect Your Eyes from the SunWear sunglasses to block sun damage. Sun rays can hurt your eyes. Choose glasses that block all UV light. Wraparound styles are best. Glare-reducing lenses help too. Wear Safety GlassesUse safety glasses at work or during sports. They protect your eyes from harm. Strong glasses prevent eye injuries. Talk to your doctor about special sports glasses. Limit Blue Light ExposureToo much screen time hurts your eyes. Blue light can cause strain and headaches. Take breaks often. Blink more to keep eyes moist. Adjust your screen and lighting. Keep Your Eyes CleanWash your hands to stop germs. Don't share towels or makeup. Remove makeup before sleep. Clean your contacts well. Good hygiene keeps your eyes healthy. Get Regular Eye CheckupsEveryone needs eye exams. Checkups find problems early. See an eye doctor for healthy eyes. They can help you see better and keep your eyes safe.