Shun prolonged use of digital screens to keep eyes healthy

Shun prolonged use of digital screens to keep eyes healthy

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Mariecar Jara-Puyod, Senior Reporter

An oft-repeated advice. Yet, due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the subsequent remote work and school environs, two ophthalmologists and an orthopaedician surgeon have reiterated the need for everyone to relax and take a breather from screens and the television set everyday.

Consultant ophthalmologist Dr. Miguel Morcillo of Moorfield's Eye Hospital (Dubai) and specialist ophthalmologist Dr. Muhammad Alburm of the Emirates Specialty Hospital (Dubai) have noted increasing prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome (CSV) or Digital Eye Strain (DES). Consultant orthopaedician surgeon Dr. Mujeeb Mahammad Shaikh of the Thumbay Physical and Rehabilitation Hospital (Ajman) recorded a spike on the "text-neck disorder“ synonymous to back-and-neck pain. They did not disclose specific numbers.

Morcillo told Gulf Today on Saturday: "The accountants, lawyers, call centre agents