Reading on Electronic Device Damage Eyes

Today most people prefer mobile devices such as tablet to surf the Internet, including reading books, newspapers, or magazines. However, if the digital device is friendly to the eyes?

Basically if it is still within the limits of moderation, read through electronic devices will not damage the eye. But if you spend a long time (over two hours) staring at a screen, be it a computer, smart phone, or tablet, you become vulnerable to computer vision syndrome (computer vision syndrome / CVS).

CVS symptoms include irritation, the eye red, watery, or feel dry. Then, eyestrain, the eyes feel tired, eyelids or forehead feels heavy. In addition to hard focus, usually these symptoms are also accompanied by headaches.

CVS is caused by a decreased frequency of blinking due to using computers for a long time, while the computer and light settings wrong.

To prevent CVS, Harvey MoScot, ophthalmologist, suggested to select letters on the screen that comes closest to ink letters in print. For example, the Amazon Kindle, can use the mode "electronic ink".

You can also adjust the size of the light on the screen. Avoid reading in the light of stark contrasts, for example, in a dark room.

In addition, rest every 20 minutes or so in order to avoid eye fatigue. "After 20 minutes of reading, focus on a distant object about 20 seconds." MoScot said.

The computer screen should be within 50-75 inches from your eyes, adjust the screen position in such a way that the eyes comfortable while reading.