{{Opticians say people are so addicted to smartphones they may be increasing their risk of eye damage.}}<\/p>\n
They are warning overuse from phones and other devices like computers, tablets, and flat screen TVs can lead to long-term damage.<\/p>\n
It comes as a survey of 2,000 people suggests under 25s check their phones thirty-two times a day.<\/p>\n
Optician Andy Hepworth said: “Blue violet light is potentially hazardous and toxic to the back of your eyes.<\/p>\n
“So over a long period of time it can potentially damage your eyes.<\/p>\n
“When you’re looking at a smart phone, the light peaking out of that is blue violet.”<\/p>\n
He says tests have found that over exposure to blue-violet light has the potential to put us at greater risk of macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.<\/p>\n
Opticians say that, although “good” blue light (blue-turquoise) is needed to help regulate biological clocks, it is also thought that extensive exposure to blue violet light can disrupting sleep patterns and affect moods.<\/p>\n
“Although we don’t know if there’s a direct link with it creating eye problems, there is strong lab evidence it can potentially do that,” Andy added.<\/p>\n
“It’s the combination of not blinking enough and bringing the device closer than you normally look at objects – it strains your eyes.”<\/p>\n
‘More headaches’<\/p>\n
The survey, commissioned by a group of independent opticians, found that on average, an adult spends nearly seven hours a day staring at a screen with nearly half feeling anxious when away from their phone.<\/p>\n
Statistics also suggest 43% of under 25s experience genuine irritation or anxiety when they can’t check their phone when they want.<\/p>\n
Alana Chinery says she is never without her smart phone Alana Chinery says she is never without her smart phone.<\/p>\n
It also found 55% felt the amount of screen time they’re exposed to affects them with eye discomfort the main problem.<\/p>\n
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