We use screens all day, every day: for work, for entertainment, and just about everything in between. If the internet wasn’t already a part of your professional and personal life, the pandemic has likely solidified the place of digital technology in your daily routine to keep up with current events, connect with friends, catch up on emails. , find entertainment and more.
In fact, a 2021 Statista survey found that 46% of respondents spent an average of five to six hours on your phone every day. That’s just a screen, mind you. Add a full (or even partial) day of work in front of a computer, and you’ll see a lot of daily screen time.
Here’s the thing: Since digital technology has completely infiltrated almost every activity in our daily routine, we haven’t made the proper adjustments to ensure our eyes and brains are well taken care of. Optometrists and neuroscientists are now discovering that excessive screen time is causing a number of concerns about the general health and longevity of our central nervous system.
So what does this mean for our eye health? Biologically speaking, we’re just not equipped to stare at screens 24/7. Too much screen time can lead to dry eyes (due to lack of blinking), digital eyestrain, screen fatigueand unwanted side effects increased exposure to blue light.
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