Is screen exposure bad for infants' eyes?

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Question:
My grandson holds his four-month-old on his lap whiles he plays computer games. Will this adversely affect her eyesight?

Answer:
No, there has never been any conclusive evidence to show that exposure to light from a computer screen has any visually harmful effect.

Answered by: Wayne Bizer, DO Dr. Wayne Bizer

Categories: Children's Eye Health

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