Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Smartphone Social Media Reels Linked to Eye Fatigue: Study
Scientists discovered that spending just an hour watching short videos on social media can make your eyes tired.
They studied young people using smartphones and found that these videos cause bigger changes in how your eyes work than reading or watching other videos.
This can lead to problems like eye strain, neck pain, and feeling mentally tired.
Most people in the study felt some kind of discomfort, and many also reported feeling anxious or having trouble sleeping.
Some people tried to reduce these issues by using filters or dark mode on their phones.
Study finds one hour of social media reels on smartphones can cause eye fatigue.
The research indicates that the type of content affects eye strain, not just time spent on devices.
Researchers measured eye activity during e-book reading, video watching, and social media usage.
60% of participants reported mild to severe discomfort after prolonged smartphone use.
83% of respondents experienced psychophysiological disorders from smartphone use.
- Who
- Researchers from SRM Institute of Science and Technology conducted the study.
- What
- Study shows social media reels on smartphones can cause eye fatigue and discomfort.
- When
- The study was conducted, and its findings were published.
- Where
- The study was conducted in India.
- Why
- To examine the impact of smartphone usage on visual fatigue.
- Study Focus
- Impact of smartphone use on visual fatigue
- Content Type
- Social media reels, e-books, videos
- Participants reporting discomfort
- 60%
- Participants experiencing psychophysiological disorders
- 83%
- Precautions taken by participants
- Blue light filters, dark mode