Is Your iPhone Too Close? Here's How It Might Affect Your Eyes

Have you ever noticed how close you hold your iPhone to your face? Well, Apple's latest iOS 17 update has something interesting to say about that. They've introduced a feature called Screen Distance, which is like a little helper reminding you to step back. Health experts, like those at Cedars-Sinai, say that while screens won't harm your eyes, getting too close can stress them out. So, this new feature is here to give your eyes a break and maybe even lower the risk of nearsightedness.

Want to try it out? Go to Settings, tap Screen Time, then Screen Distance, and follow the prompts. After a few minutes of getting cozy with your phone, you'll see a message saying, "iPhone May Be Too Close. " No worries, just move it back a bit, tap Continue, and you're good to go. But if you're not a fan of the warnings, you can turn it off with just a few taps.

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