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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Professor Chris Hammond from King's College London emphasized the complexity of the factors leading to myopia.
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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.
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