EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 16 MIN
Screen Time and Children’s Eye Health: What Parents Need to Know
from Health Science Starts Here · host Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Health Science Starts Here, host Jenna Bracken speaks with Fiza Tariq, OD '20, Resident '21, OD, FAAO, Residents Coordinator for Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease at The Eye Institute of Drexel University, about the growing impact of screen time on children’s eye health. As digital devices become an increasingly common part of everyday life, concerns continue to grow about their impact on vision and eye health, including myopia (nearsightedness), digital eye strain, dry eye, and difficulties with focusing and eye teaming.Dr. Tariq explains what eye care professionals are seeing in clinics today, the relationship between increased screen use and rising rates of myopia, and why outdoor time plays an important role in healthy visual development. Listen in to learn how small changes today can make a lasting difference in your child’s eye health.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Health Science Starts Here, host Jenna Bracken speaks with Fiza Tariq, OD '20, Resident '21, OD, FAAO, Residents Coordinator for Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease at The Eye Institute of Drexel University, about the growing impact of screen time on children’s eye health. As digital devices become an increasingly common part of everyday life, concerns continue to grow about their impact on vision and eye health, including myopia (nearsightedness), digital eye ...
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