can i use phone in eye flu - #14293
I am a bit worried because I just got diagnosed with this eye flu, and I feel like it’s taking over my life. It started off with just a little irritation, but then the redness and watery eyes showed up and became super annoying. My doctor said it was viral conjunctivitis, and like, I’m supposed to rest my eyes as much as possible because staring at screens might make it worse. But here's the thing – can I use phone in eye flu? I mean, I had to cancel plans, and now I'm stuck in the house, bored out of my mind, and the only thing I want to do is scroll through social media and watch some shows. Is that really bad for my eyes? Some friends say avoid it completely, while others are like "it's no big deal". I got an important work message I need to reply to and feel like I’m missing out on life! Shouldn't I at least check my phone for a few minutes? Can I use phone in eye flu even if I wear my sunglasses while looking at it? I’ve read mixed stuff online, and it’s super confusing. Exhausted from this whole situation, really! Am I making things worse, or is a little screen time okay?
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