Night Phone Use: Retina Surgeon Warns of Severe Eye & Sleep Damage from Blue Light

• Mobile phone blue light at night significantly impacts sleep by reducing melatonin, leading to fatigue and mental stress.
• Excessive screen time in the dark causes eye strain, dry eyes, irritation, and heaviness due to reduced blinking.
• Prolonged focus on near objects at night increases the risk of myopia (nearsightedness) in children and young adults.
• Dr. Pawan Gupta, Senior Cataract and Retina Surgeon, highlights these adverse effects and the rising concern of spectacle prescriptions.
• Preventive measures include stopping phone use an hour before bed, using night mode, and taking regular eye breaks.

Why It Matters: Limit night phone use to protect eyes and sleep from blue light damage, as advised by experts.