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Is Your Smartphone Really Making You Near-Sighted?
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What can you do?
Luckily, it is relatively easy to make some changes in your electronic device habits that will fix this problem.
- First, use the 20-20-20 method. When working on the computer, every twenty minutes, take a break and focus on an object at least 20 feet away, for at least twenty seconds. This will snap your eyes out of “near-focus” mode and give them a rest.
- Install f.lux on your computer and phone. This amazing program filters out part of the blue light your screen emits. The level it filters out changes depending on the time of day. As a result, your screen’s light will reflect the natural appearance of sunlight, getting dimmer as the day progresses. This will reduce eye strain and prevent the blue lights from screwing up your brain’s ability to fall asleep at night.
- This one might be the most difficult method, but sometimes you have to just put the device down. Be mindful of how much time you are spending on your smartphone or computer. Are you doing something important, or just killing time? If it’s the latter, trying doing something outdoors instead. Go for a walk, go the beach. There’s a whole world outside of the screen!
READ ALSO: Is Your Computer or Cell Phone Slowly Killing You?
Remember, nothing you need to do on your computer is worth sacrificing your vision. Make a few changes in your lifestyle, and enjoy healthier, sharper eyesight for life.
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