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Children can spend hours a day looking at computer screens and other digital devices. Some eye care
professionals say this leads to an increase in 'computer vision syndrome'.
Nathan Bonilla-Warford is an optometrist in Tampa, Florida. He says he has seen an increase in problems
for children.
"I see a lot more children who are coming into the office either because their parents have noticed that
they have headaches or ted or watery eyes, or discomfort, or because their near-sightedness, appears to be
increasing at a fast rate and they're worried."
Dr Bonilla-Warford says part of the problem is that children may be more likely than adults to ignore early
signs. "Even if their eyes start to feel uncomfortable or they start to get a headache, they're less likely to tell
their parents, because they don't want to have the game of the computer or whatever taken away,"
Eye doctors offer suggestions like the following which is known as the 20/20/20 rule. "Every twenty
minutes, look away twenty feet (about 6 meters) or more for at least twenty seconds form whatever device
you're using."
Other suggestions include putting more distance between you and the device and using good lighting.
Of course, another way to avoid eye strain is to spend less time looking at screens. Many experts say
children should spend no more than two hours a day using digital devices – with no screen time for children
under two.

1. The right statement according to the text

A. Parents do not notice their children’s health problems.
B. Experts say children may use devices only when they’re over six
C. Less time looking at screens cannot help to safe eyesight.
D. Many children don’t inform their parents about health problems.
E “Computer vision syndrome is developed without digital devices

2. Complete the sentence according to the text

Children do not inform parents about health changes because they do not want ... .
A. To visit hospitals and see doctors
B. B. their parents to suffer and worry
C. Their parents to be angry with them
D. Their gadgets to be taken away
E. Doctors to consult and treat them

3. The appropriate title for the text

A. The 20/20/20 rule
B. Screen time for children
C. Parent’s care of children’s health
D. Lack of digital devices
E. Digital devices

4. Instructions for preserving vision are given in Paragraphs

A. 4 and 5
B. 3 and 4
C. 1 and 2
D. 2 and 3
E. 5 and 6

5. The similar meaning to the phrase according to the text offer suggestions
A. Deny practice
B. Propose rules
C. Provide theory
D. Respect instructions
E. Reject training