21/01/2026
Who else is guilty of "midnight scrolling"?
Itโs tempting to catch up on the day once the lights go out, but using your phone in a pitch-black room is one of the toughest things you can do to your eyes.
When the only light source in the room is your tiny screen, your eyes struggle to focus against the harsh contrast, which leads to Asthenopia (that fancy word for eye fatigue), blurred vision, and those annoying tension headaches the next morning.
Plus, research shows that intense blue light exposure in the dark can be even more disruptive to your circadian rhythm than using a phone in a well-lit room.
3 Quick Tips to Save Your Sight:
1. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
2. Use a soft warm lamp or even a "night light" to reduce the contrast.
3. Use your phoneโs "Night Shift" or "Blue Light Filter" to shift the screen to warmer tones.
Letโs be real, what was the last thing you stayed up too late scrolling through? Let us know in the comments!
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