I thought it was just me... Shocking symptoms that come from looking at a monitor all day

[Financial News] You, who stare at monitors and smartphone screens all day, are you missing the warning signals from your eyes? Recently, cases of young people complaining of dry, burning, or blurry eyes have surged.
According to statistics on the 2nd, more than 2.4 million people received treatment for related symptoms last year. Young patients under 40 account for 24% of the total, showing a clear increase compared to four years ago.
These symptoms occur when there is a lack of tears or an imbalance in their composition. Tears play a crucial role in keeping the eyes moist, removing foreign substances, protecting the cornea, and maintaining clear vision. When the balance is disrupted, the eyes can become dry, burning, and in severe cases, lead to blurred vision or vision impairment.
Symptoms worsen when focusing on screens for long periods, and on windy or sunny days, or in dry or polluted environments.
Experts recommend the 20-20-20 rule (looking at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes), maintaining indoor humidity at 50-60%, drinking plenty of water, and using preservative-free disposable artificial tears for prevention and relief. Also, reducing outdoor activities on days with severe air pollution is helpful.


jjw@fnnews.com Jeong Ji-woo Reporter