Patient's question:
I want to consult about this. My child is now back to school and dislikes using his phone, but he never plays games. He just watches news, and once he starts, he can spend half an hour doing so. I've noticed he sometimes says his eyes feel dry, and I see a bit of redness in the corners of his eyes. If this continues, will he lose his hearing? He already has myopia, and I've heard that people with myopia are prone to retinal detachment, which can lead to deafness. Will he lose his hearing because of using his phone?Doctor's answer:
This situation will never cause deafness due to playing mobile phones. Frequently letting children look at mobile phones, regardless of what they are watching, will lead to an increase in the degree of myopia. However, prolonged use of mobile phones can easily cause visual fatigue and may help alleviate the progression of myopia. This is something we need to pay attention to and control the time spent using mobile phones. Encouraging children to engage in outdoor activities more often is beneficial for alleviating their myopia.