Does computer use put children's vision at risk?

Recent evidence indicates that viewing a computer screen can result in transient myopia which may become permanent. Changes in the convergence and accommodation of adult eyes have been documented. These changes are more pronounced after working with a visual display terminal (VDT) than with paper copy. The risk of VDT-induced myopia is greater for those children who are genetically disposed, and for those who have refractive errors. The load placed on the visual system during VDT work is affected by a number of factors including the nature of the task, quality of the produced image, rest breaks, and environment conditions.