“How much screen time should be allowed for kids?”
These days, my son who is 5 years old spends too much time in front of a screen. As a doctor, how much time do you recommend for children to be in front of a screen?
3 Answers
OphthalmologistEyesandvision
5 minutes per hour for a 5 year old. Frankly, no screen time for children till they are at school-going age when computers are required for their curriculum.
Looking at the screen will not damage the eyes. You can’t use your vision too much. Whatever screen time you allow should lean more towards “educational" and mind stimulating rather than solely entertainment.
You can allow 1 hour of screen time and at least 1 hour of physical activity daily.
