Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can too much screen time or gaming cause nearsightedness or does it only cause strain+dryness? and if i have damaged my eyesight using too much screen time for few months, how can i heal that damage naturally? what should i do to undo those effects?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
The major effect of this situation is dryness due to decrease of blink reflex over time.Try to avoid the problem by stoping after 20 or so minutes and blink a number of times.Also lubricating drops help. This won’t cause near sightedness.
Answered 8/4/2021
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can eye strain from looking a computer screen for too long cause nystagmus?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I think I'm myopic and I use computers and mobiles a lot. Now I'm seeing hundreds of tiny dots moving in a light screen such as white wall.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can extensive TV/screen time cause nearsightedness in a 4 year old? Such conflicting information on Google. I read no so continued to allow son to watch TV etc. Optometrist said yes it caused his nearsightedness. What is factual?
Can spending too long doing nearsighted activities, such as extensive TV screen time increase a childs risk of developing myopia? Especially since watching TV from ages 2 - 4 years old?
Does reading from computer screens cause nearsightedness?
What do you suggest if I use a computer all day at work, can staring at a screen for long periods of time cause a strain on your eye and produce a twitch in your eye lid?
I'm high myopic and have floaters. Why does my eyes feel heavy only when I close them? It has happened with me before some days and now again it has started. Is it due to screen time as I'm using my phone all day till night?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
