Could screen addiction lead to blurry vision?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 25-year-old who spends a significant amount of time glued to screens. Lately, I have noticed my vision getting a bit blurry, and my friends have been mentioning terms like myopia and farsightedness. I want to ask few questions:

Could this habit of watching the screen be affecting my eyesight?
Also, I am quite anxious about the possibility of eventual blindness. Is that a genuine concern, or am I overthinking things?
What is the deal with myopia and farsightedness? Can they be corrected, or will I need glasses forever?
Any advice on taking care of my eyes in this digital age?

Would you like to give more information on myopia and farsightedness or give tips for eye care while using digital devices? I just want to see things clearly, quite literally. Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern,

Myopia is not a condition that leads to blindness; rather, it is a manageable eye condition usually corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Follow the below precautions:

Please schedule a refraction test to determine your prescription and use glasses as prescribed.
Consider using blue light filters and anti-reflective coatings on your glasses.
Lower the screen brightness on your devices.
Follow the 20-20-20 rule when spending time on screens - take a 20-second break to look at something 20 feet away every 20 minutes.
Use lubricating eye drops regularly to keep your eyes moist.
Also, ensure you undergo a yearly dilated retinal check-up.

I hope this information will help you.

Thank you.

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