Chris Hammond
Prof Chris Hammond is a consultant ophthalmologist at King’s College London, recognized for his expertise in eye health and myopia. He has contributed to understanding the implications of screen time on children's vision and has highlighted the potential risks associated with increased digital device use among young people.
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Chris Hammond, chairman of 'East Kent for Europe', emphasizes the need for Europe to unite further in light of Brexit.
Zwischen Schweißtropfen und Crémant: Geschichten aus einer geeinten Vielfalt
Luxembourg· 2025-06-14
Professor Chris Hammond from King's College London emphasized the complexity of the factors leading to myopia.
الشاشات تزيد خطر إصابة الأطفال بقصر النظر
Saudi Arabia· 2025-02-24
Prof Chris Hammond of King’s College London, a consultant ophthalmologist who was not involved in the work, said that based on a prevalence of myopia of about 15% in children aged 12 to 13 in the UK, the research suggested a child’s risk of being shortsighted rose to 18% if they used a screen for an hour.
Every hour children spend on screens raises chance of myopia, study finds | Children's health
United Kingdom· 2025-02-21