Table Lamp Study: Risk of Myopia in Children Increases, Experts Warn

• Digital device use and dim light reading strain eyes, especially in children.
• SUNY College of Optometry study links low-light reading to reduced light reaching retina.
• Studying in dim light significantly increases the risk of 'myopia' (nearsightedness) in children.
• Myopia is a growing concern in India, particularly among urban children, leading to early need for glasses.
• Experts advise adequate lighting around study tables and reduced screen time to protect children's vision.