The “20-20-20” rule… an effective way to protect the eyes from phone radiation

The “Live Well” account of the Saudi Ministry of Health has published an effective way to protect the eyes from the damage of smartphone rays and other screens.

The account said in a tweet to him: “For eye health, be sure to reduce eye strain that occurs when reading or using smart devices, by following the 20-20-20 rule.”

The calculation explained this method, saying: “Every 20 minutes, turn your eyes to a point at least 20 feet away for a period of at least 20 seconds.”

The account also pointed to other tips to protect the eyes, including examining the eyes periodically (at least every two years), protecting the eyes from injury when playing or using toxic substances, eating healthy food, protecting the eyes from sunlight, drinking a lot of water, and avoiding smoking.

It is noteworthy that the human visual system gradually grows, like the whole body, and the visual system is not formed in children until a certain age. Ksenia Chininova, an ophthalmologist and laser surgeon, spoke about this with the Russian channel “Zvezda”.

“This is why our children don’t go to school before a certain age,” the doctor said. “Until that time, vision can’t function in full force for learning. Children under seven are often far-sighted. Looking at the little things He’s often tired.”

Early use of phones, which parents learn very early on before age three, when a child can already use a phone, often causes vision to start deteriorating by age seven. Learning to read or some other visual activity too soon can harm eye health.

Thus, at the age of seven, the child may already have a tendency to develop myopia, especially if there is a genetic predisposition, according to the doctor. This could lead to serious consequences in the future.