5. Strains Vision

Besides affecting your vision, prolonged smartphone use can cause irritation, dryness, and redness in your eyes.

Opticians say people are so addicted to smartphones they may be increasing their risk of eye damage. They are warning overuse from phones and other devices like computers, tablets, and flat-screen TVs can lead to long-term damage. … “So over a long period of time, it can potentially damage your eyes.