I told myself, “One quick scroll before bed.” Suddenly it was 2:47 AM, my eyeballs felt like they’d been microwaved in regret, and I was blinking like a confused lizard at a disco.
If your vision looks like a low-budget fog machine and you’re squinting at your phone like it owes you rent, congratulations—you’ve unlocked Eye Pain Level: Goblin Mode.
The Science (Simplified for Mortals)
Your eyes have tiny focusing muscles that cramp when overused.
Screens reduce blinking, which dries out your tear film—the moisture shield protecting your cornea.
Add air conditioning, allergies, poor lighting, and midnight scrolling… and your eyes feel like emotional sandpaper.
Burning, aching, headaches, light sensitivity—it’s biology asking you to log off.
The Fix (3 Actionable Tips That Don’t Require Selling Your Soul)
The Sign-off
Take care of your eyes. They’re the only part of your body that can literally roll themselves at your bad life choices.