Apple Introduces Kid-Friendly Features to Reduce Eye Strain at WWDC 2023

Apple introduced some features aimed at reducing eye strain for children during the annual WWDC today, Monday, by warning when reducing the distance between the screen and children’s eyes, using the daylight sensor and alerts to move the screen away from your eyes.

Apple’s Screen Distance setting will tell users if they’re far enough away from the screen to reduce the possibility of vision damage.

This feature comes after Apple initially previewed more health and accessibility features for World Accessibility Awareness Day in May.

According to the American Optometric Association, nearsightedness, commonly known as nearsightedness, usually develops in childhood and affects about 30% of the US population. At WWDC, Apple said spending more time outdoors and in broad daylight can help reduce vision. The risk of myopia in the child.

And Apple explained that children with an Apple Watch can connect to their parent or guardian’s iPhone to share health data, such as the amount of time they spend in daylight.

Another effort to reduce the risk of myopia is Apple’s new On-Screen Distance Detection. Screen Distance uses the camera technology behind Face ID in other Apple products to send an alert when a user is too close to their screen. The notification tells users to move the device away from their face if they are holding it too close.