NCT07055815

Impact of Digital Screen Time in Progression of Myopia in Children

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 79 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 6 Years – 12 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Research suggests that prolonged digital screen time is a significant contributing factor to the progression of myopia in children. Studies have shown that increased near-work activities, such as reading, writing, and screen time, can lead to an increased risk of developing myopia. The widespread use of digital devices among children has raised concerns about the potential impact on their eye health.

Conditions

• Myopia, Progressive

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Progression of Myopia	The widespread use of digital devices among children has raised concerns about the potential impact on their eye health. Excessive screen time can cause prolonged near focus, reduced outdoor time, and increased blue light exposure, all of which may contribute to myopia progression. Understanding the relationship between digital screen time and myopia progression is crucial for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies to mitigate the growing burden of myopia in children.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-17
• Primary completion: 2025-09-01
• Completion: 2026-02-28
• First posted: 2025-07-09
• Last updated: 2025-07-09

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan