iOS 17 lesser-known 'Screen Distance' feature combats eyestrain

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To activate Screen Distance on your iPhone: Open Settings, tap Screen Time, and then tap Screen Distance.

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After doing this for the first time, you will see two screens explaining what Screen Distance is and how it works.

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Once enabled, if you hold your device too close to your face for an extended period, a message will appear on your screen saying, "iPhone May Be Too Close."

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The Screen Distance feature aims to encourage healthier habits and reduce eyestrain for iPhone and iPad users.

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Health organization Cedars-Sinai states that while having a screen near your face may not directly cause harm, it can stress and irritate the eyes.

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Apple suggests that the Screen Distance feature could also help lower the risk of myopia or nearsightedness.

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While the Screen Distance feature can be helpful in reducing eyestrain and potentially decreasing the risk of nearsightedness, some users might find the warnings more annoying than useful.

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