Pokémon GO. Travel between the real world and the virtual
world of Pokémon with Pokémon GO for iPhone and
Android devices. With Pokémon GO, you'll discover
Pokémon in a whole new world—your own! Pokémon
GO gives
you the chance to explore real locations and search far and wide for Pokémon.
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The
Pokemon GO app has been praised for getting users outside, walking and
exploring communities. However, possible eye health risks could be associated
with lots of time spent staring at a mobile device — beyond accidentally
walking into things!
While more research is
needed to determine if prolonged digital device use causes permanent damage to
the eyes, many eye doctors are concerned about the effects of blue (HEV) light
emitted from digital devices. Animal studies have shown that exposure to high
levels of HEV light can damage tissue in the retina, possibly leading to
conditions like macular degeneration.
In addition to potential damage from blue light,
Pokemon GO players could experience digital eye strain while playing for long
periods of time. Reports say that individuals are using the app for an average
of more than 43 minutes a day.
Players should follow the
"20-20-20" rule: take a break every 20 minutes and look at something
20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. This exercise helps relieve digital eye
strain, which can cause dry or irritated eyes, blurred vision and more.
— N.B
