The dangers of staring at screens, monitors, and phones.
Eye specialists have stated that prolonged staring at electronic screens can lead to various issues, which we will explore in this health and wellness section.SelMagzWe will explain these issues in detail.
Less blinking
When you focus on screens, like a TV, you blink less, which causes your eyes to stay open longer, resulting in dryness.
Dryness and irritation
As mentioned earlier, staring at a computer screen can dry out your eyes because of less blinking, which may lead to irritation after some time.
MigraineEye-related
Have you ever heard of computer vision syndrome? This can happen to people who stare at screens for extended periods, potentially causing vision issues or eye migraines.Severe headacheSevere headaches may also occur.
Blurred vision
One symptom of eye migraines is blurred vision, which is often followed by a severe headache. This usually occurs when looking at electronic screens; reading a physical book typically does not cause this problem.
Trouble focusing
When you focus on screens to read, your eyes work hard to see clearly, but over time, too much strain can weaken this ability to focus.
Neck and jaw pain
After staring at screens for a long time, you may notice symptoms like stiffness in your neck.Neck painYou might even have jaw pain, which is directly related to vision issues.