Happy Tech Tuesday. Let’s talk screen time 📱
How many hours do you spend on various screens per day and how does that affect your eye sight?
Although there is no consensus of how much screen time is “healthy” for adults or kids, most ophthalmologists and researchers recommend not spending more than 2 hours per day on technology devices/ television.
Excessive screen time can cause eye damage, mostly due to strain, resulting it eye irritation, dryness, headaches, fatigue or blurred vision. It can also affect posture and mood. What can you do about it?
⏱️ Set timers for yourself at intervals that work for you, and set reminders for when you should tune off of social media or shut the TV off.
📱 Use the screen time setting on your Apple device. The settings let you limit your access to various apps based on time of day or time of usage.
👀 Take an eye break. Every 20 minutes or so, look away from screens and try to focus on something more distant. Taking a walk to grab a glass of water, or looking out the window are great alternatives.
📺 Don’t watch TV or movies in bed and avoid looking at your phone screen right before bed.
🍽️ Eat your meals without a screen.