According to Utkina, research does not confirm the widespread myth about the dangers of devices such as smartphones, computer monitors and e-books. Since modern devices have the necessary standards, they do not cause visual impairment or even irreversible changes.
If deterioration is felt, this is not a disease, but visual fatigue that must be combated with periodic rest. Also remember that blue radiation from screens can lead to disruptions in circadian rhythms and the production of the “night hormone” melatonin.
“In such cases, we are not talking about some kind of disease, irreversible visual impairment,” the ophthalmologist emphasizes. — These are the results of visual fatigue called dry eye syndrome and computer vision syndrome. They are associated with long-term stress. The simplest and most effective way to help yourself is to periodically rest, take a break from work or surf social networks,” says the Komsomolskaya Pravda article.
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