Dangers of Using a Mobile Phone While Lying Down, Orthopedic Expert Explains

Dream- In this digital age, especially mobile phones, are always in our hands. Whether we are outdoors, doing activities, or relaxing in bed.

It's very relaxing to use a mobile phone while lying down, but it's important for Dream friends to know the effects. The danger of using a mobile phone while reclining is explained by Dr. Asa Ibrahim, an orthopedic specialist, on his personal social media.

"Who here likes to use a mobile phone while lying down? Raise your hand first," said Dr. Asa Ibrahim, Sp. OT quoted from his Instagram account, @dr.asaibrahim.

In his explanation, the doctor, who often writes and talks about the life of doctors and bone and joint diseases, mentioned several things that make using a mobile phone while reclining dangerous.

First, the risk of eye injuries. If you hold a mobile phone while reclining and it falls, it can cause blunt trauma to the eyeball. There have been many cases, some of which can be healed, while others have suffered severe injuries.

Second, the elbows will be bent less than 90 degrees. If this continues for a long period of time, it tends to cause nerve compression. Later, this nerve compression will cause pain and numbness in the hand and elbow area.

Third, lying down and using a mobile phone too much will weaken the muscles and reduce blood flow to the legs and other parts of the body. This condition can cause pain in the back, legs, or other areas.

"So friends can use a mobile phone, but it's better not to do it while lying down. Pay attention to the position of your hand and don't bend it too much. And most importantly, make time for physical activity to avoid any joint and bone problems," advised Dr. Asa.

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Signs That It's Time to Change Your Glasses

Dream - For Dream friends who wear glasses, it is ideal to have an eye check-up every 6 months or once a year. This is to monitor the eye's health condition.

For those who have eye defects, it's important to use the right glasses. Sometimes, the degree of nearsightedness or astigmatism may increase or change as age or habits change.

When such changes occur and the lens of the glasses no longer fits, a series of complaints will arise. If these signs appear, it is important to have your eyes checked by a doctor to get the right lens and glasses size.

1. Dizziness and Nausea
According to KlikDokter.com, one sign that the glasses are no longer suitable is when they cause dizziness and nausea when wearing them. The eyes work by focusing on a specific point at a certain distance. In people with visual impairments, the eye muscles work harder to maintain focus.

This can cause dizziness and headaches. Of course, dizziness doesn't always mean you need a new prescription for your glasses, but it could be an indication.

2. Squinting Frequently

We tend to squint to maximize focus and reduce the amount of light entering the eyes. This is usually done reflexively by people with visual impairments because their vision is blurry. If you have been using glasses for a long time but still squint, it means that the size of the lens used is not suitable.

3. It's Been Over a Year
Whether you have complaints or not, it's a good idea to have your eyes checked every year. Regular check-ups help stabilize the glasses prescription. The frequency of replacing glasses can be every 2-3 years.

Using glasses with a size that no longer suits your vision needs can have negative effects on your eyes. Therefore, make sure to regularly check the condition of your eyes.

4. Feeling Eye Fatigue
Eye fatigue can be felt when using the eyes intensively. If you always feel tired or strained in your eyes, it's important to find out the cause.

Eye fatigue can occur due to habits such as reading or working in front of a computer. Usually, eye fatigue caused by these conditions will subside within a few days. If you experience constant eye fatigue, it's a sign that you need to change your glasses.

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