Patient's question:
My wife is at home recovering from childbirth. She's bored all day at home. The family says women shouldn't watch TV during the postpartum period, as it's believed their eyes will develop trachoma in the future. I wonder if there's any scientific basis for this? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, it is best to watch less TV during the postpartum period. It indeed has a certain impact on the eyes, and while you may not feel it now, you will notice it when you get older. Postpartum women should reduce their TV watching time to allow their eyes to get adequate rest. Since both the postpartum nursing mother and the infant are exposed to long-term radioactive radiation from color TVs, it is undoubtedly harmful to their health.