Question
My niece is 16 months old and she really enjoys watching TV, especially children’s programs. If I don’t let her watch, she won’t eat anything. I’m worried about the impact on her eyesight. How should parents correctly guide a child of this age who loves watching TV?
Answer
Based on what you’ve described, I suggest that it’s best to limit her exposure to electronic products as much as possible. This is also the best preventive measure. There is no eye drops for preventing myopia for such young infants. Choosing medication is not a good approach. The most basic method is to reduce her TV viewing time. To protect one’s eyes, one should engage in more outdoor activities and try to minimize the time spent watching TV, computers, and smartphones.