Is Reading On A Phone Bad For Your Eyes?

Many of us prefer reading on mobile phones or laptops, but too much screen time can cause headaches and digital eye strain (also known as computer vision syndrome). Computer Vision Syndrome(CVS) is a temporary eye condition that is caused due to continuous exposure to digital screens. By 2050, close to half of the global population will be affected by short-sightedness 

Let us check some of the ways through which you can reduce the stress on the eyes when reading on the screens:

Take a break

Follow the 20-20-20 rule recommended by the American Ophthalmological Society for reducing eye strain. Take a break after every 20 minutes and look at any object located approximately 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Minimize screen brightness

In no case should the screen brightness be more than the surrounding light. Set the display brightness to automatic so that brightness adjusts as per the external conditions.

Use blue-light filters

If you wear spectacles, it is recommended to wear glasses that have blue light filters. This protects your eyes from the blue light emitting from handheld devices.

Credit: Centreforsight.net.