2024-09-20 08:33:00
How digital radiation affects eye health and the most common eye diseases
In recent years, Our lives have changed significantlyinfluenced by technology, increased use of digital devices and urban development. This evolution mainly concerns our social and work habits, but also affects our health. If it is clear that a more sedentary lifestyle and greater pollution can contribute to a greater incidence of cardiovascular problems, not everyone thinks about the eye health. Our eyes are getting used to a new way of life, which puts them in great trouble.
What are the pathologies connected to the large use of screens and other modern habits and how can we deal with them? He told us about it Dr. Federico Badalawith thirty years of international experience in surgery and eye care, today the medical director of the hospital Micro Chirurgia Oculare, with offices in Milan and Catania.
Face and screen, today’s chaos
Tertiary sectors are, today, sectors in which the majority of people who have worked head are employed: this is confirmed by Confcommercio data, from the new Tertiary and Work Observatory, according to this between 2019 and 2023 2.6 million were the symbol of more workers. in Italy, of which almost 78% belongs to the university market, equal to 2 million. Workers, entrepreneurs or freelancers, those who deal with services today are always working in contact with technology, in closed environments. What does this mean for vision?
Keratoconus and computer work
“Keratoconus is a degenerative disease of the cornea that seems to particularly affect computer workers. The habit of washing your eyes to relieve discomfort caused by dryness or fatigue can worsen the condition, making the cornea thinner and more fragile.Badala explained. According to some recent studies, lincidence of keratoconus it is prevalent among office workers and those who regularly use digital devices, such as developers.
Dry eyes and air conditioning
Today’s work environment, often controlled by systems air conditioningfurther contribute to the improvement of eye health. Air conditioning dries out the environment and, therefore, our bodies, including the eyes: it reduces the tear film that protects the eyes and therefore increases irritation and sensitivity. Dry, irritated eyes can lead to greater difficulty in tolerating the light coming from the screens, further worsening the symptoms of eye problems.
Blue lights, screens and eye strain
In addition to drying, exposure to lblue light of the screen is associated with eye strain. Although many modern devices are equipped with filters that process blue light, those who suffer from specific photo sensitivity should consider an eye exam, to prevent the problem from becoming chronic or developing into serious diseases. more important.
Not only that, blue light is also responsible for sleep problems and insomnia, as we know, also has negative consequences on vision, in a truly vicious circle.
“A small trick that can change the visual stress is using a black background with white text on smartphones and tablets. This configuration reduces perceived brightness and puts less strain on the eyes, contributing to less energy expenditure by the eye muscles. Also, it is useful to try to increase the size of the feeds, if possible, and not force yourself to read too small text on your smartphone.” advises the doctor.
How the method has changed with the evolution of society
These problems are particularly important and widespread throughout the world, especially in places where technology has recently arrived, changing traditional rhythms and ways of life and import habits which, if only partially indicates progress, on the other hand leads even with negative consequences for health.
For example, Myopia has become a widespread condition in countries such as China and India. This increase is often linked to the reduction of time spent outdoors and the greater use of digital devices by young people. Myopia, in fact, is related to the lack of exposure to natural light and the habit of focusing on nearby objects for a long time, as happens when using a smartphone or studying on a PC.
We observed the same phenomenon in Dubai, where keratoconus is becoming a widespread medical condition. Here the blame goes to the combination of high and widespread temperature, with the dust in the air and the tendency to close the eyes, often unknown, as a reaction to the listed irritants.
In addition to adopting clean and healthy habits to avoid eye disorders, it is therefore important to make regular visits to a trusted ophthalmologist.
“The advice of a professional specialist recommends not only a timely diagnosis of any problems, but also access to cutting-edge treatments for eye care: today with surgery it is possible to perform minimally invasive operations that solve many problems are effective and long-lasting, explained the doctor. Instead, Relying on expert hands is the first step to maintaining our ocular health in an increasingly crowded world“.
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