Webinar on screentime and eye health in children to be held on Sunday, August 30
The webinar will focus on the growing concern over myopia, and examine whether increasing screen exposure and reduced time spent outdoors are contributing to changes in children’s vision
In August, Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month highlights the importance of childhood vision and myopia. To address this, The Hindu is organizing a free webinar on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The event will focus on refractive errors in children, exploring whether increased screen time and limited outdoor activity are impacting children's vision.
It will also cover early warning signs, the significance of timely eye screenings, and preventive measures for myopia. The speakers include Vasumathy Vedantham, an ophthalmologist, vitreoretinal surgeon and pediatric retina specialist from Radhatri Nethralaya, Chennai, and Vasudha Kemmanu, a consultant pediatric ophthalmologist and public eye health specialist from Narayana Nethralaya, Bengaluru.
The session will be moderated by Athira Elssa Johnson, a senior reporter at The Hindu. The webinar is scheduled from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Registration can be done by scanning the QR code or clicking on the provided link.
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