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Smartphone overuse may 'damage' eyes, say opticians 28 March 2014
Opticians are worried over exposure to light from devices could cause long
term eye problems.
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.
It's the combination of not blinking enough and bringing the device closer
than you normally look at objects - it strains your eyesAndy Hepworth,
Optician
"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."
He says tests have found that over exposure to blue-violet light has the
potential to put us at greater risk of macular degeneration, a leading cause
of blindness.
Opticians say that, although "good" blue light (blue-turquoise) is needed to
help regulate biological clocks, it is also thought that extensive exposure
to blue violet light can disrupting sleep patterns and affect moods.
"Although we don't know if there's a direct link with it creating eye
problems, there is strong lab evidence it can potentially do that," Andy
added.
"It's the combination of not blinking enough and bringing the device closer
than you normally look at objects - it strains your eyes."
'More headaches'
The survey, commissioned by a group of independent opticians, found that on
average, an adult spends nearly seven hours a day staring at a screen with
nearly half feeling anxious when away from their phone.
Statistics also suggest 43% of under 25s experience genuine irritation or
anxiety when they can't check their phone when they want.
Alana Chinery says she is never without her smart phone
It also found 55% felt the amount of screen time they're exposed to affects
them with eye discomfort the main problem.
Eighteen-year-old Alana Chinery from Essex is never without her smart phone.
Get your eyes tested regularly and take regular breaks from your computer
and hand held deviceAmanda Saint, Optician
She said: "I've definitely noticed that my eyes are getting worse from
staring at my computer and phone.
"I am getting more headaches."
Amanda Saint, who is also an optician, says the advice is simple.
"Get your eyes tested regularly and take regular breaks from your computer
and hand held device."
Opticians are worried over exposure to light from devices could cause long
term eye problems.
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.
It's the combination of not blinking enough and bringing the device closer
than you normally look at objects - it strains your eyesAndy Hepworth,
Optician
"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."
He says tests have found that over exposure to blue-violet light has the
potential to put us at greater risk of macular degeneration, a leading cause
of blindness.
Opticians say that, although "good" blue light (blue-turquoise) is needed to
help regulate biological clocks, it is also thought that extensive exposure
to blue violet light can disrupting sleep patterns and affect moods.
"Although we don't know if there's a direct link with it creating eye
problems, there is strong lab evidence it can potentially do that," Andy
added.
"It's the combination of not blinking enough and bringing the device closer
than you normally look at objects - it strains your eyes."
'More headaches'
The survey, commissioned by a group of independent opticians, found that on
average, an adult spends nearly seven hours a day staring at a screen with
nearly half feeling anxious when away from their phone.
Statistics also suggest 43% of under 25s experience genuine irritation or
anxiety when they can't check their phone when they want.
Alana Chinery says she is never without her smart phone
It also found 55% felt the amount of screen time they're exposed to affects
them with eye discomfort the main problem.
Eighteen-year-old Alana Chinery from Essex is never without her smart phone.
Get your eyes tested regularly and take regular breaks from your computer
and hand held deviceAmanda Saint, Optician
She said: "I've definitely noticed that my eyes are getting worse from
staring at my computer and phone.
"I am getting more headaches."
Amanda Saint, who is also an optician, says the advice is simple.
"Get your eyes tested regularly and take regular breaks from your computer
and hand held device."
