In the age of modern technology, it has become nearly impossible to steer clear of the continuous exposure to the screens of electronic devices, whether it is from a cell phone, a computer, a tablet, or a TV, almost every person deals with some kind of screen adherence all over their daily routines. With the speed that technology is taking over, the already near unattainable job of evading the usage of electronic device screens will only carry on to rush forward. With this progression comes a boost in the harmful side effects on your health. While the combination of technology and modern society has brought about a number of positive outcomes, including expediency and a better quality of life, there is no contradiction that there are severe unplanned outcomes that the continuous over usage of these devices are eventually imposing upon our well-being, with the most concerning side effect being the worsening of eye health and vision.
The main factor that adds to the decline in vision health is blue light which can result in a degeneration of the retina with prolonged and keen usage of screen time and can eventually cause a condition called macular degeneration. While lights can emit an array of a lot of diverse colours that are almost undetectable to the naked eye, blue light particularly is a shade of light emitted by electronic monitors during usage and studies have confirmed it to be a major reason behind chronic vision issues. If somebody were to make use of electronic screens enough over a period of time, it may bring about irreversible eye disorders, including macular degeneration, which may give rise to considerable vision loss for an average individual in their 50’s or 60’s because of the loss of photo receptors in the retina.