The doctor spoke about the dangers of watching TV shows on the phone for vision

Often, when watching TV shows on a phone and tablet, symptoms such as blurred images in the distance, a feeling of film in front of the eyes, and fatigue occur. About why human vision deteriorates with prolonged eye contact with a small screen and how to minimize eye strain, June 29, Gazeta.Ru," said Kristina Gorbacheva, ophthalmologist at the Vision Center.

According to the doctor, the eye muscles strain so much during prolonged focusing that it is difficult to relax them again, which is why there is a blurriness in front of the eyes. This effect is reinforced by a rare blink. This can lead to myopia, loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye, and other eye diseases.

However, the ophthalmologist explains that such visual impairment is reversible. It is important to properly distribute the load on the eyes, to allow his muscles to relax. Sleeping or pausing for 20-30 minutes while watching a TV series can help.

"The closer the screen is to the eyes, the higher the load. <...> The optimal distance is from 30 to 40 cm. Holding the screen too close can quickly tire the eyes and reduce visual clarity," Gorbacheva also shared, recommending reducing the strain on the organ of vision.

The doctor also advised using the "20-20-20" rule, which will allow you to switch the focus of attention and relax the eye muscles.

"The essence is simple: Every 20 minutes, look for 20 seconds at an object at a distance of 20 feet (about 6 m). Even irregular performance reduces visual tension," the expert said about the technique.

At the same time, with chronic blurred eyes, as well as with burning, severe visual impairment and other more significant problems, the ophthalmologist urged people to contact specialists.

Earlier, on June 27, Anna Solovey, ophthalmologist at the 3Z clinic in Moscow, told how to maintain eye health during rest. The expert recommended wearing UV 400 sunglasses in the summer.