Can smartphones harm the eyesight of an adult?

Ophthalmologist, Doctor of Medical Sciences, expert of the Doctor TV channel Tatyana Shilova said that the harm of gadgets

exaggerated for sight. Discuss

The doctor said that patients may feelas if after working at a computer or smartphone, vision deteriorates. However, in fact, about 80% of eye diseases are caused by genetics. According to Shilova, working at a computer for eight to nine hours with breaks is a completely normal load on the eyes of an adult.

But gadgets can still harm children.“The child needs to pause every two to three hours of working with the gadget. During breaks, you need to do exercises that allow you to change the focal length, ”said the doctor.

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