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The average adult now spends nearly seven hours a day staring at a screen, it emerged today.

Researchers who carried out a detailed survey of 2,000 people found that on average, we now first glance at a screen at 7.20am, sometimes before we’ve even got out of bed.

And after a full day at work, followed by an evening interspersed with the occasional internet search and social media update, we cram in one last look right before going to sleep, with the last average screen peek coming at 10.35pm.

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It also emerged 55 per cent of those polled feel the amount of screen time they’re exposed to affects them – with the most common symptom emerging as ‘eye discomfort’.

The research was commissioned by the Think About Your Eyes initiative, a campaign to raise awareness of the potential eye hazards of the nation’s addiction to technology.

The Think About Your Eyes campaign aims to raise awareness of ‘blue light’  – exposure to bad “blue-light” light, part of the visible light we see, sent out by sunlight as well as most computers, tablets, smart phones and flat-screen TVs, can damage the cells in our eyes.

Thinkaboutyoureyes.co.uk optician, Andy Hepworth, said: “Most of us don’t realise that days spent glued to our smart phones and computers, followed by evenings on the laptop or slumped in front of the TV could pose a risk to our eyes.

“Research tells us these types of device all send out a form of potentially harmful blue light which can disrupt sleep, affect our mood and, most importantly, damage the cells in the eyes, increasing the likelihood of future eye disease.

“With our kids increasingly hooked on social media or gaming, we need to think about protecting the whole family – especially with younger generations set to live longer than ever before.”

The study also found four in ten people are never more than a metre from their phone with the average person checking their phone on 17 different occasions on any given day, rising to a whopping 32 times in the under 25s.

Nearly half of those studied even take their phone with them into the toilet to squeeze in a little more screen time.

Such is the extent of our devotion to the screen that results show the average respondent spends 44 per cent of their waking hours staring at screens.

And the reliance is addictive with 43 per cent experiencing genuine irritation or anxiousness on occasions where they aren’t able to look at their phone at will.

In fact, nearly half the study described themselves as slightly addicted to their gadgets and this figure increases dramatically the younger a person is – more than two thirds of under 24’s believe they are addicted to their gadgets.

BLUE LIGHTBlue-light is present everywhere:Outdoors: the sun emits blue light all year long, with significant amounts reaching ground level whatever the weather (sunny, cloudy, rainy etc.)

Indoors: Energy-saving light bulbs and most modern (LED) display systems, including computers, tablets, new generation smart phones and flat-screen televisions, emit blue light

Due to EU legislation, there is now a ban on the manufacture or importing of traditional, frosted (incandescent) light bulbs.  As a result, energy-saving light bulbs (LED and compact fluorescent) are now commonplace in our homes, offices, schools and public buildings

Not all blue light is the same:

Blue-Turquoise light is essential for protecting the retina against light over-exposure and helps regulate the human biological clock

Exposure to Blue-Violet light can cause damage to retinal cells and potentially increase the risk of Age-related Macular Degeneration

The Think About Your Eyes campaign reveals findings that suggest exposure to bad “blue-light” light, part of the visible light we see, sent out by sunlight as well as most computers, tablets, smart phones and flat-screen TVs, can damage the cells in our eyes.

Andy Hepworth added: “Although we need good blue light (blue-turquoise) to help regulate our biological clocks, prolonged exposure to bad blue light (blue-violet) could potentially put us at risk of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.

“Technology isn’t the only culprit either. Our whole lighting landscape has changed with energy-saving light bulbs and modern lighting systems, at work, home and school, all radiating potentially harmful blue light that we can’t avoid.

“If you’re worried about your exposure to blue light, a visit to your local independent optician can help put your mind at rest and provide you with advice on how best to protect your eyes for the future.”

To check your risk of blue light exposure and locate your nearest independent optician visit: www.thinkaboutyoureyes.co.uk.

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