- Apple has introduced a new “screen distance” feature in its iOS 17 to promote healthier screen use.
- The feature tells users when they’re holding their device too close to their face.
- Excess screen time is linked to nearsightedness, and focusing too close can cause eye strain.
I’ve lived with terrible vision – specifically nearsightedness, or myopia — for as long as I can remember. And it’s not news that we have a myopia crisis. Cases of myopia have nearly doubled in the US since 1971, and nearly 90% of teens and adults in Asia are nearsighted.
So when Apple announced a new “screen distance” feature for iPhones last month, I was immediately intrigued. It’s supposed to help combat eye strain and promote healthier viewing habits, alerting you when you’re holding your device too close to your face.
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