Question
Does television pose a harm to babies? Do I need to take them to the hospital for treatment? How long will it take for them to recover? Please help me!
Answer
Television can also have a certain degree of harm to babies. Babies’ eyes are still developing and their vision is not yet perfected. Prolonged viewing of television can have adverse effects on their eyes. Therefore, it is recommended to control the time babies spend watching television, ideally no more than 15 minutes, and maintain a distance of not less than 3 meters from the screen. The continuous flickering of television pixels can lead to refractive errors, strabismus, and esotropia, especially the damage caused by large television screens viewed at close range. To protect a baby’s vision, in addition to limiting viewing time and maintaining distance, attention should also be paid to the room’s lighting. The brightness contrast between the room and the screen should not be too great, and soft light is the best choice. Moreover, avoid direct exposure of the screen or eyes, as well as screen reflections that could harm the baby’s vision. In summary, try to minimize the time babies spend watching television, while also paying attention to maintaining appropriate distance and lighting conditions, which can effectively reduce the impact of television on a baby’s eyesight.