The Sindh Education Department has initiated a province-wide eye screening program for students in government schools, aiming to tackle growing concerns over the effects of mobile phone use on children’s vision.
A formal directive has been sent to all district education offices, instructing school heads to extend full support to the screening campaign. A No Objection Certificate (NOC) has also been issued to a non-governmental organization (NGO) authorized to conduct the eye tests.
Under the initiative, students across all districts will receive free eye checkups. Children diagnosed with vision problems will be given prescription glasses at no cost.
Dr. Fouzia Khan, Chief Advisor of the Curriculum Wing, underscored the urgency of the initiative. “The use of mobile phones is affecting children’s eyesight. School heads must ensure full cooperation so children can be protected from long-term vision loss,” she said.
Experts point out that vision issues like nearsightedness and farsightedness often go unnoticed in children, especially in underprivileged areas where access to eye care is limited. Undiagnosed vision problems can significantly impact a child’s academic performance and daily life.
Health professionals have repeatedly called for mandatory vision screenings during school admissions to ensure early detection and treatment.
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Whomever did this should be sent for a psych evaluation as he’s clearly regarded(with a T).
Eye issues are not related to mobile phone use. It’s the only thing that gives these kids happiness
I see how people forget that kids if this generation are robbed from everything
Today kids have no access to playing
They don’t have healthy family environment to thrive
Things being unaffordable causes family quarrels affecting kids mindset
Parents working mostly creates isolation for kids
Kids having no access to healthy home environment
All they have is a phone where they can experience happiness.
If you want them to leave it then give them things they can enjoy like lego toys , their parents affordable products so they can have a home.
Kids used to have 1 parent at home abs the other earning for the family. Now both earn and no one looks after them .
What do you expect ?