26 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know Could Be Damaging To Your Eye Health

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19. Too Much Time On A Cellphone

Source: https://goodmenproject.com/

Just like your computer, your cellphone also emits what’s known as a “blue light” that can be harmful to your eyes. The director of Vision Research and Standards at Eyesafe, Gary Heiting, explains that “Blue light has less energy than UV [light], but it penetrates deeper into the eye than ultraviolet rays, reaching the light-sensitive retina at the back of the eye.” This is why it’s advised to try and spend less time staring at your phone when possible. And if you happen to use your phone for work, as well as your computer for hours on end, then get yourself a pair of glasses that has a blue light protector to lessen the chances of long-term damage to your eyes.