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Mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives today. We often look at our mobile screens first thing in the morning and last thing before going to bed at night. However, continued mobile phone use is leading to problems like eye strain, poor vision, headaches, and even affecting our glasses.
For those who already wear glasses, the effects of mobile screens can be even more dangerous. In this blog, we will explore in detail how the rays emitted from mobile screens affect glasses and what measures should be taken to protect them.
➡Rays from Mobile Screens
✅ Blue Light
Blue light emitted from digital screens like mobile phones, laptops, and TVs penetrates deep into the eyes and affects the retina.
🔴This radiation causes eyes to tire quickly.
🔴Prolonged exposure to blue light can weaken eyesight.
✅ UV Rays
Mobile screens, like the sun, also emit small amounts of UV rays. These don’t reach the eyes directly, but they can affect glasses.
✅ Screen Glare
Bright light or glare on the screen can reflect off glasses, causing double vision and headaches.
✅ Effect of Mobile Screens on Glasses
✅ Scratches and Dust Accumulation
Heat and constant contact with mobile screens can increase the amount of dust particles in the air, which can stick to the glasses.
✅ Deterioration of Anti-Glare Coating
If your glasses have an anti-glare coating, the light from the mobile screen can gradually weaken the coating.
✅ Reduced Lens Life
Continuously looking at the screen can cause small micro-cracks to form on the glasses, reducing their lifespan.
➡Effects of Mobile Screens on Eyes
🔴Dry Eye Syndrome
🔴Headaches
🔴Sleep Problems
🔴Irritation and Watering of Eyes
🔴Myopia (Weak Nearsightedness)
➡Special Eyeglasses Safety Tips
✅ Use Blue Light Reduction Lenses
Lenses with a blue light filter are available in the market these days. This blocks harmful rays emitted from mobile, laptop, and TV screens.
✅ Reduce Screen Time
🔴Look 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
🔴Avoid unnecessary mobile use.
✅ Get Anti-Glare Coating
If you work on a computer or mobile phone for long periods of time, be sure to get glasses with an anti-glare coating.
✅Use a Screen Protector
Apply a matte screen protector to your mobile phone. This provides relief to both your eyes and glasses.
✅Control Mobile Brightness
🔴Both too much and too little brightness are harmful to your eyes.
🔴Keep auto-brightness on.
✅Do Eye Exercises
🔴Blink frequently.
🔴Rotate your eyes in circles.
🔴Relax your eyes by lightly rubbing them with your palms.
✅Use Night Mode
These days, all smartphones have a night mode or reading mode. Using it reduces blue light.
➡Home Remedies
✅Wash your eyes with cold water – Wash your eyes with cold water 2-3 times daily.
✅Cucumber and rose water – Place cucumber slices or cotton soaked in rose water on your eyes.
✅Eat carrots and green vegetables – These contain vitamin A, which helps protect your eyesight.
✅Eat amla – Amla is considered best for your eyes.
➡Technology Help
✅Blue light filter apps – Install apps on your mobile phone that reduce harmful rays from screens.
✅Smart glasses – Smart glasses are available on the market these days that filter the light emitted from digital screens.
➡Special precautions for children and students
🔴Do not let children use mobile phones continuously for more than 30 minutes.
🔴Keep the blue light filter on when using a tablet/mobile phone for studying.
🔴Keep a distance of at least 16–18 inches between the screen and your eyes.
➡Expert Opinion
🔴According to eye doctors, constantly looking at screens can quickly increase the power of your glasses.
🔴An annual eye checkup is essential for your eyes.
🔴To protect your glasses, clean them with a microfiber cloth.
➡Conclusion
Blue light and other rays emitted from mobile screens can harm both your eyes and your glasses. But with a little caution and proper precautions, we can prevent this.
⏺Blue light-reducing lenses
⏺Night mode
⏺Reducing screen time
⏺Proper diet and eye exercises
All these measures not only protect your eyesight but also extend the life of your glasses.
