-Bathinda: The month of August is observed as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Max Super Speciality Hospital, Bathinda, aims to raise awareness about childhood vision problems, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, and encouraging timely medical intervention to help prevent blindness and other associated eye-health issues in children.
Vision plays a vital role in a child’s development, learning, and overall well-being. Since children may not always recognize or communicate about vision issues they are facing, hence, parents need to remain vigilant.
Stressing upon the need for early detection, Dr Kashish Gupta, Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Bathinda, said, “Children often don’t realise they are experiencing vision problems – routine eye exams can catch conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (crossed eyes), and refractive errors before they impact learning or lead to permanent vision loss. Apart from vision problems, eye injuries are another major concern in children, especially during sports and recreational activities.”
Dr Gupta further added, “With increased screen time from tablets, phones, and computers, children are more susceptible to digital eye strain. The 20-20-20 rule is highly recommended—every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. For overall eye safety, parents should also ensure that children wear sport-specific protective goggles, keep sharp objects and chemicals out of reach, and supervise the use of digital devices to help reduce strain.”
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Bathinda, aims to educate the public on the importance of early detection, adherence to treatment, and preventive measures to effectively combat health issues.
