Smartphone overuse may 'damage' eyes, say opticians

[Northerner]

Opticians say people are so addicted to smartphones they may be increasing their risk of eye damage.

They are warning overuse from phones and other devices like computers, tablets, and flat screen TVs can lead to long-term damage.

It comes as a survey of 2,000 people suggests under 25s check their phones thirty-two times a day.

Optician Andy Hepworth said: "Blue violet light is potentially hazardous and toxic to the back of your eyes.

"So over a long period of time it can potentially damage your eyes.

"When you're looking at a smart phone, the light peaking out of that is blue violet."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/26780069

 

[AlisonM]

If that's the case, I should be blind by now. I've been using computers, laptops, mobys and tablets (in order of acquisition) on a daily basis since the early 80s and my specs prescription is virtually identical now to what it was then.

 

[Copepod]

Probably you've been sensibly not over-using screens, by taking breaks, AlisonM. The damage from UV light from screens is macular degeneration, so wouldn't affect lens prescriptions.

 

[Vicsetter]

I've changed my theme to green, will that help?😛