The Department of Health warns parents to refrain from raising young children under 2 years old with “screens” that cause abnormal vision. It is revealed that screening results for Grade 1 reveal myopia, astigmatism, abnormalities in over 8,000 – 10,000 people per year. This results in slow development in 4 areas: communication, slow speech, unclear, physical, not strong, easily tired, emotional, irritable, impatient, and aggressive, naughty, autistic behavior.
Today (13 Oct.) Dr. Atchara Nithipinyasakul Acting Director-General of the Department of Health said that the World Health Organization (WHO) designated Thursday the 2nd of October as World Sight Day, which this year fell on 12 October. To want to stimulate the population around the world Be alert to campaigns to prevent and restore blindness and low vision. Including other eye problems. The Department of Health is concerned about young children under 2 years of age because parents Parents often leave their children with technological media such as mobile phones, tablets, or watch television all day. To prevent your child from being stubborn, naughty, or crying, which will have negative consequences. Especially regarding slow development Communication problems Including vision problems in the future, the Department of Health has driven the project for Thai children with good eyesight since 2016 in collaboration with the Department of Medical Services. The Health Service System Development Committee, Eye Branch, Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand, NHSO, Ministry of Education (MOE), Department of Local Administration and Bangkok have set a goal for Grade 1 students to receive vision screening. By the homeroom teacher and confirmed by public health officials If you suspect your vision is abnormal, please refer to A hospital that has an ophthalmologist to diagnose and receive glasses. In 2016, 11,000 people were screened for abnormal vision. In 2017, 8,687 people were found. And in 2018, 9,976 people were found, most of whom were nearsighted. and astigmatism
It is emphasized that children from birth to 3 years are the most important age period. in learning Because a child’s brain is at its highest development, the surrounding environment will act as a stimulus to promote early brain development. If children are allowed to get too close to these media without setting a time to watch or choose the media, inappropriate It will have negative effects in many ways: 1. Communication, slow speech, unclear speech, lack of creativity, and staring at the screen for a long time can have a negative effect on the eyes, such as causing nearsightedness and dry eyes. 2. Physically, you will not be strong and get tired easily. lack of movement Exercise as you should or it may result in being a lazy child. 3. Emotional aspect: unable to control emotions. Because children cannot distinguish between the world of the internet and reality, are easily irritated, impatient, do not know how to wait, children lack concentration and do not concentrate or intend to do any activity. And 4. Behavioral aspect: they are aggressive, naughty, short attention span, have autistic-like behavior, are stubborn, resist the world of a very private world.
“It is recommended to limit the time spent using appropriate technological media. By children under 2 years of age, avoid using any type of screen media. (except video chat) For children ages 2-5, limit screen time. It should not exceed 1 hour per day and you should choose a quality program or application that is appropriate for your age. Parents of children should avoid using media with screens to keep children calm. or stop crying and turn to spend time building relationships together as a family Because of the good development of children Start with something small That we learn together, take our children to play, learn, and embrace and show love between each other as a family. To promote various developments The children’s health has improved,” said Dr. Atchara.
2023-10-13 03:46:00
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