A 2025 cross-sectional study from Aligarh Muslim University examined how excessive screen exposure impacts strabismic anomalies and binocular vision among children and young adults . Findings revealed a significant rise in convergence insufficiency, accommodative strain, and latent strabismus among participants with prolonged daily screen use , particularly beyond 4–6 hours . The study highlights that continuous near-work focus on digital devices disrupts ocular alignment, fusion reserves, and vergence control, leading to early visual fatigue and measurable binocular dysfunctions .
Authors urge clinicians to screen for digital eye strain and latent strabismus during routine pediatric and optometric evaluations, emphasizing screen-time moderation, ergonomic posture, and visual breaks as key preventive strategies. To read more; Click here Are we overlooking a silent epidemic of…
