Eye Health Guide
Safe phone viewing distance, digital eye strain, kids' myopia, tech neck and more — practical eye health guides for screen users, with sources.
iPhone Has Screen Distance. Does Android? (Yes, Free)
What Apple's Screen Distance feature does, how to get the same too-close alert on Android, and how far you should actually hold your phone.
How Far Should You Hold Your Phone From Your Eyes?
The recommended phone viewing distance is 13–20 inches (33–50 cm). Here's why holding it closer strains your eyes, why kids need extra care, and easy ways to keep your distance.
Can Holding Your Phone Too Close Cause Myopia?
How close-up screen habits relate to nearsightedness in kids — and what parents can do about it.
Digital Eye Strain: Symptoms, Causes and How to Stop It
Why your eyes feel dry and blurry after long screen sessions, the main symptoms of digital eye strain, and simple fixes you can start today.
Best Screen Distance Apps for Android in 2026 (Compared)
Four Android apps that alert you when your phone is too close to your face, compared by alert style, distance settings and kid-friendly features.
Tech Neck: How Much Weight Your Neck Carries When You Look at Your Phone
How the load on your neck grows as you tilt your head down, and simple phone posture habits that help prevent tech neck.
Screen Time and Kids' Eyes: A Parent's Guide to Distance and Time
Recommended screen time by age, the right viewing distance for kids, and why outdoor time matters — a practical guide for parents.
The 20-20-20 Rule Explained: Does It Actually Work?
Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Here's what research says about the 20-20-20 rule and how to actually benefit from it.
Screen Distance FAQ: Every Question Answered
Safe phone viewing distance, iPhone's Screen Distance, digital eye strain, kids' myopia and tech neck — the most common screen distance questions in one place.
Presbyopia: What to Know When Your Phone Text Starts to Blur
Holding your phone farther and farther away in your 40s? It may be presbyopia. Why it happens and how to read your phone comfortably.
Dry Eyes From Screens: Why It Happens and How to Get Relief
Why your eyes feel dry and gritty after screen time, the symptoms and causes of dry eye, and simple things you can do at home.
Is Using Your Phone in the Dark Bad for Your Eyes? Dark Mode and Blue Light, Explained
Does scrolling in the dark hurt your eyes? Is blue light harmful, and do blue light glasses help? When dark mode and night mode are actually useful.
5 Signs Your Child May Be Nearsighted
Kids often don't say when they can't see well. Here are the signs of nearsightedness (myopia) parents can spot.
When Should Kids Get Their Eyes Checked?
From newborns to school-age kids: when children's eyes should be screened, what's checked at each age, and when to go sooner.
How to Get Kids to Keep Their Screen Distance — Without Nagging
“Move back from the screen!” Practical ways to help kids keep a healthy viewing distance without a daily battle.
Is It Bad to Use Your Phone Lying Down?
What scrolling in bed does to your eyes, neck and sleep — and how to do it more comfortably.
6 Android Settings That Make Your Eyes Happier
Font size, display size, dark theme, night mode, Extra dim and more — Android settings that make your screen easier on your eyes.
How to Set Up Your Monitor and Laptop Height and Distance
How far away and how high should your monitor be? Screen positions that are easy on your eyes and neck, with the numbers to aim for.
