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I like my big phone because a) I'm going blind in my old age, and b) the security requirements at the work keep my private life on my big phone, seperate from t
by Damogran6 8y ago
I like my big phone because a) I'm going blind in my old age, and b) the security requirements at the work keep my private life on my big phone, seperate from the network at the office.
- walterbell 8y agoStaring at a phone is not good for your eyes, due to the short distance. A small SE phone for critical/mobile tasks and iPad for reading is a practical combo.
- lsc 8y agois that true? I mean, that staring at a screen degrades your vision? I haven't read anything convincing on the subject.
- walterbell 8y agoIt's a complex topic, depends on age, genetics, corrective lens or not, nature of your work and neuroplasticity. However, the eyecare industry agrees that max period for continuous closeup work (screen, paper, objects) is 20 minutes. https://opto.ca/health-library/the-20-20-20-rule https://opto.ca/health-library/the-20-20-20-rule 2018 thread: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16146106 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16146106
- isostatic 8y agoMy parents always said I'd get square eyes if I watched TV too much
- Damogran6 8y agoHaving 50 year old eyes is bad on your eyesight. :)
- walterbell 8y agoWe are still learning about eye health. The most profitable lenses for the optical industry are "progressive" lenses for 50+ and these should be avoided for computer use. See previous thread on alternatives: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16194580 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16194580