Abstract

Letter to Editor

Eyes and Minds under Siege: How Digital Exposure Is Threatening Ocular and Neural Health in Adolescents

Rabia Nizam*, Alina Rizwan, Arwa Anjum and Hejab Khan

Published: 11 July, 2025 | Volume 6 - Issue 2 | Pages: 053-054

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Keywords:

Digital eye strain; Adolescents; Sleep disruption; Visual health; Cognitive impairment

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