The Claim

Daily use of distant-image screen technology for at least one hour in pre-myopic children aged 6–10 years has no effect on reading efficiency or visual fatigue.

Source: Effect of distant-image screen technology (DIST) on delaying myopia onset in pre-myopia children: study protocol for a1-year randomized controlled trial

What the research says

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Description
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In plain English

In children aged 6 to 10 who have not yet developed myopia, using distant-image screen technology for at least one hour each day does not reduce reading efficiency or increase visual fatigue.

See the scientific wording

In pre-myopic children aged 6–10 years, daily use of distant-image screen technology for at least one hour does not impair reading efficiency or increase visual fatigue, based on prior feasibility studies, supporting its potential for integration into daily learning routines.

Why this might work

When a child looks at a screen that makes text appear far away, their eyes don't have to strain to focus, which stops the signals that tell the eyeball to grow longer. This keeps the eye from becoming nearsighted without causing eye fatigue or hurting reading ability.

Supported mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Effect of distant-image screen technology (DIST) on delaying myopia onset in pre-myopia children: study protocol for a1-year randomized controlled trial

    This special screen makes text look far away, which helps kids' eyes relax. The study found fewer kids became nearsighted when using it daily, meaning it probably doesn’t make their eyes tired or hurt their reading — so it’s safe for schoolwork.

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