A member asked:

Does cell phone privacy screen protectors damage the eyes and mess up vision?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

No effect: They are useful for the cell phone user but in no way affect the health or vision of the eyes.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 7/20/2018

4.9k views

Thank

More 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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Does cell phone privacy screen protectors damage the eyes and mess up vision?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Dr Ali agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Waslooking at my phone & my eyes was like I had been looking into the sun couldn't see screen properly ...also 2 the right had coloured zigzag lines ?

A member asked:

Which screen type is good for eyes? Tft or hd super amoled in a smart phone?Always wanted to know that answer from a doctor....

A member asked:

What laptop screen protector protects my eyes from the damage of computer screens.Also my eyes get more puffier if I'm on computer too long. Best one?

A member asked:

Had something in my right eye I think I irritated it, my vision is a little foggy when I look at a screen anything I can do?

A member asked:

Why does my vision suddenly look convex? First on my computer screen now occasional on walls or floor. Also seeing double in R eye, one over the other

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Can constant cell phone screen time cause eye cancer or any other types of cancer?

Rapid split second eye movement when staring at phone too long. Does not look like any nystagmus videos Ive seen. No other sx of nystagmus. Perfect vision. Only happened a few times and split second.Never happened outside of screen usage. 1/10th sec?

I get dry eyes & some times tears and red eyes.found about Gunnars on sitting on screens for long.glass have +0.2.is it safe. no vision problems?

Can looking at a computer and phone screens too many hrs during day be the cause of all the new vains in my eyes that wont go away? 26 yrs old

Does smaller smartphones or phones with lower screen resolution demage eyes more then bigger devices?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?