Ocular Nutrition for a Digital Generation

Children today are spending more time than ever on digital devices for school, socializing, and entertainment. But this screen-heavy lifestyle comes at a cost: more than half of school-aged children now suffer from symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), including eye strain, headaches, and blurred vision. Optometrists are sounding the alarm, pointing to growing rates of myopia, dry eyes, and even sleep disruption linked to digital overuse.

An article published in the Open Access Government online journal by Karen Hecht, PhD, Megha Marwah, PhD and Susan Hamrahi, ND, provides findings from a groundbreaking study showing that daily supplementation with 4 mg of AstaReal® Astaxanthin significantly reduced both chronic and acute eye fatigue in school-aged children suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). The article explores the impact of screen time on children’s eye health and presents practical solutions from healthy screen habits to targeted nutritional support.

Read the full article here. Ocular nutrition for a digital generation