Screen Time Tips Last time I shared screen time guidelines for children. Unfortunately, we know that half of children exceed the recommended 2 hours per day or less. Here are some tips to reduce vision and other problems occurring from screen use. Encourage Moderation Children are more likely to become short- sighted if they spend more than 2 hours on screens, and less than 90 minutes outside each day. Reducing your own screen time as an example can help. Ensure Good Posture Devices shouldn't be closer than the distance to your elbow. Change Focus Encourage your child to occasionally look up and away from the screen or their books Take a break every half hour You can use a clock or timer Consider lighting Using screens outside or in bright areas can cause glare and strain. Take care in cars Limiting use of devices when travelling can help your child use their long vision, play games, and enjoy their surroundings. Distract Use distractions or healthy snacks to break up screen time No screens within 1 hour of bedtime This will help your child fall asleep and stay asleep. For convenient online bookings visit evolveoptometry.com.au or give my team a call. Tony Ireland Evolve Optometry Shop G03, Village Centre, Batemans Bay | 4472 8080 www.evolveoptometry.com.au evolve OPTOMETRY AW7405439 Screen Time Tips Last time I shared screen time guidelines for children . Unfortunately , we know that half of children exceed the recommended 2 hours per day or less . Here are some tips to reduce vision and other problems occurring from screen use . Encourage Moderation Children are more likely to become short- sighted if they spend more than 2 hours on screens , and less than 90 minutes outside each day . Reducing your own screen time as an example can help . Ensure Good Posture Devices shouldn't be closer than the distance to your elbow . Change Focus Encourage your child to occasionally look up and away from the screen or their books Take a break every half hour You can use a clock or timer Consider lighting Using screens outside or in bright areas can cause glare and strain . Take care in cars Limiting use of devices when travelling can help your child use their long vision , play games , and enjoy their surroundings . Distract Use distractions or healthy snacks to break up screen time No screens within 1 hour of bedtime This will help your child fall asleep and stay asleep . For convenient online bookings visit evolveoptometry.com.au or give my team a call . Tony Ireland Evolve Optometry Shop G03 , Village Centre , Batemans Bay | 4472 8080 www.evolveoptometry.com.au evolve OPTOMETRY AW7405439