Smartphone Vision Syndrome

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13 Feb 2023

Mobile phone should not take away your eyesight

If you also use mobile phone throughout the day then it is very important for you to know about smartphone vision syndrome. A shocking case related to this has come to light in Hyderabad.

Smartphone Vision Syndrome

Dr. Sudhir Kumar of Hyderabad tweeted some time back and shared information about one of his patients, who had lost her eyesight due to her smartphone.

The reason was the use of mobile phone for many hours in the dark, due to which this 30-year-old woman had to fight with blindness for 18 months.

The woman's doctor told about this problem with the help of Twitter and also shared the symptoms and ways to avoid it.

What is Smartphone Vision Syndrome?

Smartphone vision disorder is an eye problem caused by prolonged use of digital screens. In this one has to face problems related to eyes and vision.

This is a problem which is increasing rapidly. This is because of the continuous and prolonged use of mobile phones and tabs.

How can smartphones protect eyes from vision syndrome?

Dr. Sudhir Kumar also shared an important message at the end for those who use smartphones on a daily basis. He told that do not use your digital device for a long time, because it can seriously damage your eyes and problems related to vision can also start.

Take a break of 20 seconds every 20 minutes and keep the digital screen at a distance of 20 feet. This is also called the 20-20-20 rule.

Also keep these things in mind

Don't forget to blink to refresh your eyes
When we are working on the computer, most of us tend to blink less, which leads to dry eyes. Blinking of the eyelids produces tears, which moisturize the eyes and also refresh them.

Whenever you are using a laptop or any kind of screen, do not forget to blink your eyes every once in a while.

keep the lights on

Whenever watching TV or working on laptop, it is better to keep the light in the room right. Too much light or seeing in the dark puts a lot of strain on the eyes, due to which the eyes become weak.

always keep fonts large

Always keep the fonts and brightness of the laptop screen at a comfortable level so that there is no strain on the eyes. Adjust your screen settings properly.

track screen time

It is especially important to keep an eye on children's screens. Eyes get tired due to excessive looking at the screen and they do not get enough rest. So be sure to think about eye comfort.

keep the monitor close

Your laptop or computer screen should be at arm's length. Also, the monitor should not be below your eyes. If you want, you can also adjust your chair.

use a document holder

You can also use a document holder if you want. There are various holders that are designed to be placed between the computer and the keyboard. This will also keep the monitor away and you will be able to keep important documents close.

improve air quality

If there is dryness inside the house, then it can also cause dryness in your eyes. A humidifier can be used for this. Avoid smoking also.

What are the symptoms of this disease?

The 30-year-old woman was blind for about one-and-a-half years after using her mobile phone for hours in the dark. The doctor from Hyderabad who treated this woman also shared her symptoms.

He told that if you also use the phone for a long time, then be alert if you are feeling floaters, spots in vision, flashes of bright light, zig-zag lines and difficulty in focusing on something. . The doctor tweeted what had happened to the woman and how she was treated.