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유앤아이의원 선릉점 · 내 얼굴에 먼저 시도하고 권하는 의사 - 박영미 원장 · January 24, 2025
How to Care for Eye Health in Modern Life: Protecting Tired Eyes from Digital Devices As the use of digital devices such as smartphones, computers, and tablets has increased rapi...
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Clinic: 유앤아이의원 선릉점
Original post date: January 24, 2025
Translated at: April 20, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.
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As the use of digital devices such as smartphones, computers, and tablets has increased rapidly in modern society, our eyes are under greater and greater strain. Long hours of using digital devices can not only cause eye fatigue, but also lead to problems such as dry eyes and reduced vision. Therefore, in order to protect eye health, it is important to learn and practice proper care methods.
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When using digital devices, our eyes tend to focus more than usual. Staring at a monitor or screen continuously reduces the number of times we blink, which can cause dryness in the eyes. Blue light from digital devices can also contribute to reduced vision. In addition, poor posture and the distance from the screen can cause not only eye strain but also neck and shoulder pain.
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Tears help protect the eyes and keep them moist. However, when blinking decreases while staring at a screen, tear production may not function properly, and dry eyes can occur. This causes severe fatigue and a foreign-body sensation.
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The habit of looking at a screen from a close distance for long periods places strain on the eye's focusing muscles, leading to eye fatigue and reduced vision. In particular, symptoms may worsen for people with nearsightedness.
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The simplest and most effective way to care for eye health is the 20-20-20 rule. This means looking at something 20 feet (about 6 meters) away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. This method helps relieve eye strain and is very helpful in preventing reduced vision.
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When using digital devices, you should consciously blink to help tear production. If your eyes often feel dry, using artificial tears is also a good option.
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It is recommended to keep the screen about 50 to 70 cm away from your eyes and adjust it so that the top of the screen is slightly below eye level. It is also important to adjust the font size so that it does not strain the eyes.
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