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Setting Kids’ Screen Time: Video Games’ Impact on Eyesight
Whether you like them or not, video games have become a popular hobby for kids. It’s common knowledge that too much screen time can have detrimental effects on your eyesight, but in what specific way are video games more detrimental than something like using phones? And conversely, can any good come out of playing video games?
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Eye Safety Tips for an Accident-Free Fourth of July
For many Americans, watching the annual Fourth of July fireworks display has become somewhat of a family tradition. But there are risks to being situated so near to fireworks, especially for kids.
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AI Technology Being Developed to Flag Eye Issues in Children
“AI for Good” is Huawei’s initiative to aid people with disabilities with their devices. Previously, they developed StorySign, which is a free app that translates children's books into sign language. To allow the visually impaired detect the emotion of the person they’re talking to, they also created an AI app called Facing Emotions.
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Photochromic Lenses vs. Prescription Sunglasses
Your typical prescription eyeglasses don’t provide sufficient protection from the harmful effects of the sun. However, just wearing sunglasses won’t give you sharp vision. Fortunately, there are glasses that can protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays while giving you clear eyesight.
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