Eyesight Damage Can Affect Mobile Phone Users

These days it seems we are using mobile phones for so much more than simply talking to friends and family members

. From catching unforgettable moments on camera to accessing emails, this remarkable gadget seems to be slowly taking over our lives. And because the advance of technology is constantly ongoing, there could be many more viable applications on the way.

As well as the more practical uses, the modern cell-phone offers users the chance to relax and enjoy some excellent games, many of which are proving to be highly addictive. In some cases, owners are spending large parts of their leisure time playing on their phones, and it may well be that this activity takes the place of television for substantial lengths of time. And while this is good news for the phone companies and app creators, it might mean bad news for the eyesight of many people.

Research shows that spending large amounts of time peering at smaller screens can be damaging in the long run. In previous years, there were warnings about optical safety for anyone who spent several hours at a time staring at a TV screen, but this new development could be far more harmful far more quickly.

Addictive games are difficult to put down

In recent years, a growing number of people have invested in televisions with larger screens, so the effect on eyesight damage will be lessened. Having to focus on a smaller screen can be especially harmful, so the switch from older 20-inch TVs to the state of the art 40-inch models with high definition picture quality is likely to become a boon to optical health.

Because so many cellphone games are highly playable, a growing proportion of players find them difficult to take a break from. Whether they involve projecting angry birds into buildings or attempting to draw items that friends will be able to recognise, playing these wonderfully imaginative applications can be immensely enjoyable. The difficult part, as always, is making sure you give your eyes a rest as often as possible.

Its a good idea to take a break at regular intervals, and to do that takes commitment. The best option is to tell yourself you will stop at a certain time, perhaps at the top of the hour. Even if you just pay a visit to the bathroom or put the kettle on to make a cup of tea, it could be enough to allow your eyes to recover.

by: David K Rice

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