Use of Screens for More than 7 Hours a Day Harms the Physical as Well as Mental Health of Individuals
A report presented by the American Optometric Association (AOA) shows that more than 7 hours of screen time is very harmful to our health and it costs about $73 billion per year to the US economy. Avoiding the use of digital devices and screens is very tough because most of our lives revolve around them nowadays. But, it has many harmful effects on our health too. The report found out that using screens more than 7 hours a day can result in myopia which is also known as nearsightedness. There can also be issues with digital eye strain (DES) or computer vision syndrome (CVS). The symptoms and effects of these health conditions include dry eyes, blurry vision, headaches, and back and neck pain. Photo: Digital Information World - AIgen If people don't take DES seriously, it can also result in a decrease in their productivity, dealing with some other eye problems, and harmful consequences on sleep schedule, and mental health. Some of its other effects can include over-pre...