The Trap of Constant Close-Up Work
The biggest culprit behind premature visual aging is our constant “near focus” habit. Most of our waking hours are spent looking at things within arm’s length, such as phones, laptops, and tablets. When you lock your gaze onto a screen for hours, your eye muscles get stuck in a specific mode. It is similar to holding a heavy dumbbell in a bicep curl all day; eventually, the muscles become overworked, tight, and forget how to relax. This is why it can feel difficult to see clearly when you finally look up and try to focus on something across the room.