Why do my eyes feel uncomfortable after looking at the computer or mobile phone for a long time?
Dr. Rahul Khurana, a spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, pointed out that this uncomfortable symptom is mainly caused by eye fatigue caused by people staring at the computer or mobile phone screen for too long, and the screen itself does not affect people's eyes. Most people will unconsciously blink less when looking at the screen, resulting in eye fatigue and dry eyes, which has nothing to do with the blue light in the screen. To alleviate these symptoms, it is recommended to use the following principles when looking at a computer or mobile phone:
1. Sit about 25 inches (arm's length) in front of a computer screen.
2. Adjust the screen so that you can stare down slightly, as this will reduce the area of your eyeballs exposed to the air and prevent dry eyes from evaporating too quickly.
3. Use the "20-20-20" rule to take regular breaks: every 20 minutes, look at objects 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
4. When your eyes are dry, try using a humidifier to increase ambient humidity, reduce the rate of tear evaporation, and use artificial tears.
If the screen is much brighter than the surrounding light, then your eyes have to work harder to see clearly, so it is recommended not to turn off the lights when looking at your computer or phone.
Therefore, the eye symptoms that appear after watching electronic screens for a long time have nothing to do with blue light, and there is no need to buy blue light-proof eyes. If you want to minimize the impact of blue light on electronic screens on sleep, you can adjust the computer screen or mobile phone to night mode. , Of course, good sleep habits should not include looking at your phone before going to bed.
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Sophie Yang
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