Screen time

Dr. Kent Wellish Successfully Implants First Bausch + Lomb Toric Aspire "Range of Vision" IOL in Las Vegas

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

PHOENIX, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Kent Wellish of Wellish Vision Institute, an affiliate of American Vision Partners, has achieved a significant milestone in the field of ophthalmology by successfully implanting the first Bausch + Lomb Toric Aspire "Range of Vision" intraocular lens (IOL) in Las Vegas. This innovative lens offers patients with cataracts the potential for improved vision at various distances.

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  • Dr. Kent Wellish of Wellish Vision Institute, an affiliate of American Vision Partners, has achieved a significant milestone in the field of ophthalmology by successfully implanting the first Bausch + Lomb Toric Aspire "Range of Vision" intraocular lens (IOL) in Las Vegas.
  • PHOENIX, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Kent Wellish of Wellish Vision Institute, an affiliate of American Vision Partners, has achieved a significant milestone in the field of ophthalmology by successfully implanting the first Bausch + Lomb Toric Aspire "Range of Vision" intraocular lens (IOL) in Las Vegas.
  • The Bausch + Lomb Toric Aspire "Range of Vision" IOL, recently launched as Envista Aspire is designed to provide an extended range of vision, including intermediate vision, reducing the need for glasses for activities such as reading, computer use, and driving.
  • Visit https://ir.bausch.com/ for more information about the Bausch + Lomb Toric Aspire "Range of Vision" IOL.

Spring into Solar, Spring into Endless Outdoor Fun with BLUETTI Solar Generators

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

When it comes to powering your outdoor adventures, BLUETTI has just the thing for you - their " Spring into Solar " program from March 7th to 24th, designed to elevate your outdoor activities in a budget-friendly and eco-friendly way.

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  • When it comes to powering your outdoor adventures, BLUETTI has just the thing for you - their " Spring into Solar " program from March 7th to 24th, designed to elevate your outdoor activities in a budget-friendly and eco-friendly way.
  • With some incredible savings of up to $1900 on portable power solutions, now is the time to stock up.
  • With the BLUETTI SwapSolar ecosystem by your side, you can explore the great outdoors while enjoying the comforts of home on wheels.
  • Connect it to portable solar panels like the BLUETTI PV200 for rapid 2-hour recharges, ensuring a steady clean power supply during your nature escapades.

One in four people consider scrolling through social media a genuine hobby - but many yearn to break the digital fix

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Yet one out of four (24%) UK adults consider staying indoors scrolling through social media to be a genuine hobby[1].

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  • Yet one out of four (24%) UK adults consider staying indoors scrolling through social media to be a genuine hobby[1].
  • Yet the nation is yearning for more as many wish to break free from their digital habit, with three out of five adults (59%) harbouring hidden desires to try something new.
  • A third (34%) even admit that if they didn't have social media, they would opt to spend their time on new pursuits.
  • A quarter (23%) are considering getting rid of all their social media in a bid to pursue more diverse interests.

Lovevery Introduces The Tricky Topic Books to Help Parents Guide Their Child Through Common Challenges

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Parents can now access any of these five books to support their child through common challenges and transitions, like getting rid of a pacifier, starting preschool, or moving away from screen time.

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  • Parents can now access any of these five books to support their child through common challenges and transitions, like getting rid of a pacifier, starting preschool, or moving away from screen time.
  • Each Tricky Topic Book provides an easy-to-follow approach that helps a child learn by relating through images of real children in real situations.
  • "We created The Tricky Topic Books in response to our customers who lacked access to these social stories and were seeking a tool to help them feel more confident as they navigated common challenges together with their child."
  • Previously, Lovevery books were only available to The Play Kits subscribers and quickly became a parent and child favorite.

Screen time can seriously harm your eyes: here’s how to avoid it

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The most common symptoms include irritated or itchy eyes, and a sensation of dryness or sand on the surface of the eye.

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  • The most common symptoms include irritated or itchy eyes, and a sensation of dryness or sand on the surface of the eye.
  • Screens are also a source of projected light, which raises the temperature of the eye’s surface and increases tear evaporation.
  • According to the data we gathered, increased screen time was linked to more severe dry eye symptoms.


Although reducing screen time is impossible in certain jobs, we can reduce irritation and problems by following certain recommendations. A basic understanding of the issue can also help us to look after our eyes.

Teardrops and eyelids

  • The eye’s surface is made up of eyelids, the tear film (the eye’s liquid coating), the cornea and the conjunctiva.
  • If any of them are affected, it can lead to irritation in the eye.
  • The eyelids are what keep the tear film evenly distributed, as well as providing protection.

Do you suffer from dry eye disease?

  • First and foremost, there is often no cause for panic: suffering certain symptoms of dry eyes does not necessarily mean you have dry eye disease.
  • A medical professional will determine whether this damage exists, and what further measures need to be taken.

How to reduce irritation and avoid dry eye disease


By taking precautions, we can ensure that screens work with us, not against us.
Screen height: It is always best to keep screens below eye level. This way the eyelids do not have to open as much, meaning less of the eye’s surface is exposed for prolonged periods.
Screen position and lighting: You should avoid light reflecting off screens, be it from a lamp or from a window behind where you sit. Excessive light forces us to concentrate harder, and therefore to blink less. This can be solved by using anti reflective filters.
Rest periods: Rest is your eyes’ best friend. A common rule of thumb is the 20-20-20 rule. For every 20 minutes of work, look at something 20 feet away (about 6 metres), for 20 seconds. This has been proven to reduce symptoms of eye dryness, as looking away from the screen re establishes our normal rate of blinking.
Environmental conditions: Low humidity, high temperatures, air currents from open windows or air conditioners, tobacco smoke and excessive air freshener can all be bad for eye health.
Eye hydration: Eye drops may be the best option on particularly intense working days. Avoid saline solutions, as their composition is not the same as the tear film. They lack the oils and proteins, and could destabilise this layer. The best option is single dose artificial tears, which do not contain preservatives and do not damage the eye.
The prevalence of screens in our society means that symptoms of dry eye disease are commonplace. If we confront this issue by taking the right steps, however, it doesn’t have to affect our quality of life.
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Stellar Sleep Raises $6M to Help End Sleeplessness With the First Digital Sleep Therapy Platform for Chronic Insomnia

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

More than 25 million Americans suffer from chronic insomnia - meaning sleep problems 3+ nights a week for 3+ months.

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  • More than 25 million Americans suffer from chronic insomnia - meaning sleep problems 3+ nights a week for 3+ months.
  • This seed funding represents a significant milestone for Stellar Sleep, providing the ability to further expand capacity and reach.
  • Finally, Stellar Sleep helps users manage the user’s chronic sleep issues over the long run using psychology.
  • “Stellar Sleep is the solution that we wish we had during our multi-year struggle with chronic insomnia,” said Wang.

NEW REPORT REVEALS COST OF UNMANAGED SCREEN TIME SYMPTOMS TO BE $151 BILLION PER YEAR

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Optometric Association (AOA), the leading authority on and advocate for quality eye health care, in conjunction with the Deloitte Economics Institute released a report, The impact of unmanaged excessive screen time in the United States,1 to understand the implications of unmanaged screen time in the United States and how doctors of optometry can play an essential role in preventing further costs through annual comprehensive exams.

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  • As little as two hours of screen exposure per day can induce digital eye strain symptoms which can cause discomfort and take a toll on an individual's quality of life.
  • Almost 70% of individuals working in offices jobs are exposed to excessive screen time compared to 42% of individuals in other professions.
  • 31.8 million people, or 31% of the population surveyed, exposed to excessive screen time did not see an optometrist in the last 12 months.
  • "Through this report, we have even more data showing that not visiting a doctor of optometry can have notable cost implications and potentially reduce quality of life.

Aura Expands Parental Control Features, Enabling Parents to Review Internet History and Reward with Bonus Time

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Friday, January 26, 2024

"With the right parental controls in place, parents can better connect with their kids.

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  • "With the right parental controls in place, parents can better connect with their kids.
  • Bonus Time builds on the Time Limit feature by allowing parents to add more time to their child's daily limit in just a couple taps.
  • It's meant to reward good behavior – or if you just need a little more time to finish cooking dinner.
  • Parents can use Bonus Time to celebrate successes, encourage independence, establish expectations, and build self-confidence.

Qustodio releases 5th Annual Report studying children's digital habits, Born connected: The rise of the AI generation

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Qustodio today released their 5th Annual Report, offering valuable insights into children's digital habits across 2023.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Qustodio today released their 5th Annual Report, offering valuable insights into children's digital habits across 2023.
  • Children watched 27% more video content in 2023 than in the previous year - hitting a world average of 57 minutes per day.
  • Gaming took a dip in 2023 with children spending 8% less time on mobile games than in 2022.
  • To see the full report on children's digital habits across 2023, and how they have evolved since 2019, visit the Qustodio website.

Saucony Calls on Consumers to Move their Feet More than their Feed with the Launch of the Marathumb Challenge

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

ROCKFORD, Mich., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Saucony, a leading global performance running lifestyle brand, today announced the official launch of The Marathumb Challenge, a first-of-its-kind branded experience designed to help users outpace doom scrolling with physical steps.

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  • An eye-opening insight came to the forefront: The average person scrolls on their phone the distance of three marathons a year, equating to seventy-eight miles.
  • With over 60% of Americans now reporting that their daily smartphone usage has increased year over year, Saucony proposes a simple alternative: Put down your phone and lace up with The Marathumb Challenge.
  • The Marathumb Challenge is a branded experience that measures the distance users scroll and pits it against the number of steps taken each day/week.
  • The Marathumb Challenge platform is available for both iOS and Android users and can be downloaded via the Apple Store or Google Play for free.