The American Academy of Ophthalmology has published a statement regarding the use of handheld 3-D games by children under age 6.
Nintendo recently started warning parents that young children could compromise their vision if they look at the 3-D games for long periods. The AAO does not seem to think that warning is completely warranted:
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Myopia (also known as nearsightedness) is becoming increasingly common. In just two decades the proportion of Americans who are nearsighted has increased by 11% to include about 36% of the population.
A new study published in Ophthalmology reveals a possible connection between early life and the development of myopia. Several factors were found to contribute to the development of nearsightedness:
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The European Commission is standing behind the claims that omega-3s help infants’ brain and vision development. The claims relate to both intake by the mother during pregnancy and lactation as well as directly by the baby.
The statements relate to specific compounds found in the fatty acids:
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As the holidays get closer, make sure that the gifts you give the children in your life do not endanger their eyes.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission toy-related injuries are on the rise; 186,000 kids under 15 went to the emergency room after toy-related incidents last year.
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