Digital Eye Strain: Why Your Phone Causes Eye Burn & How to Protect Your Vision

• Prolonged phone use leads to 'Digital Eye Strain' or 'Computer Vision Syndrome' due to constant eye muscle contraction.
• Blinking rate significantly decreases from 15-20 times/minute to 5-7 times/minute when concentrating on a phone, causing dry eyes.
• Smartphone screens emit 'Blue Light' (HEV light) which can reach the retina and interfere with melatonin, increasing eye strain.
• Implement the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds to relax eye muscles.
• Adjust screen brightness, use dark mode or blue light filters, and consciously blink to maintain eye moisture.