A case of a 30-year-old woman whose brain tricked her into thinking she was going to go blind forever because she was suffering from digital vision syndrome, or DVS, was discussed by a neurologist on Twitter.
Even though we adore our smartphones, if we aren’t careful about how we use them, they can be very dangerous for us. Because the device has a significant impact on our lives, it must be handled with care or you could put your health in danger.
This lesson was hard for a woman to learn in Hyderabad, India. Manju, a 30-year-old Hyderabadi, thought she had gone blind after having vision issues for over 18 months as a result of excessive and improper smartphone use. Why is this? She was given the diagnosis of Digital Vision Syndrome or Computer Vision Syndrome by doctors.
How does Digital Vision Syndrome manifest?
To put it simply, computer vision syndrome, also known as digital vision syndrome, is a group of eye and vision issues brought on by excessive and improper use of mobile devices. Dry eyes, blurry vision, eye strain, a headache, and pain in the neck and shoulders are some of the symptoms.
Blurred vision, headaches, and dry eyes are all signs that something is wrong with our usage habits and that we need to change how we use our devices. In most cases, these conditions serve as a warning sign to us.
Manju did exactly that, ignoring these symptoms could spell big trouble.
What transpired in this instance?
Manju’s case is discussed in a recent tweet from Hyderabad-based Dr. Sudhir Kumar. For nearly a year and a half, Manju began to have vision issues as a result of her habit of frequent phone use at night.
Dr. Kumar said that the symptoms included seeing floaters, bright flashes of light, dark diagonal patterns, and sometimes having trouble focusing on or seeing certain things.
Despite this, she continued to use her phone as she had previously. Several times during these one and a half years, she would become intermittently blind when it got dark, unable to see for a few seconds at a time.
The solution She went to an ophthalmologist and had herself tested because she was afraid she would lose her sight completely. Surprisingly, the ophthalmologist found that her eyes were normal. She was referred to Dr. Kumar, a neurologist, for a more in-depth observation and additional tests.
Dr. Kumar made the decision to simply counsel Manju and persuade her to stop using her smartphone, rather than ordering additional tests or giving her medication. Manju stops looking at her smartphone screen unless absolutely necessary because she is concerned about her vision and the possibility of permanently damaging her optic nerve.
According to Dr. Kumar, Majnu’s eyesight returned to normal within a month, and her brief loss of vision in the dark also subsided.
Surprisingly, Dr. Kumar also provided us with some fundamental hints and techniques to keep our eyes on the ball.
Basically, you should stay away from digital devices and their screens for a long time because it can cause serious, even blinding, vision issues. Also, follow the rule of 20-20-20. While working on your computers, take a 20-second break every 20 minutes to look at something 20 feet away.
