Screen distance is indeed an important factor in preventing eye strain.
You can follow these best practices for maintaining a proper screen distance:
- Maintain an appropriate distance: The recommended distance is about 16 to 18 inches (40 to 45 cm) from your eyes to the screen.
- The Screen Distance feature on an iPhone that helps you adjust the distance between your eyes and the screen for healthier usage, here's how you can enable it:
- Go to Settings > Screen Time > Screen Distance > Screen Distance [Enable]
- This feature uses the front-facing camera to detect if the screen is too close to your face and sends a reminder to adjust the distance. It's a great way to prevent eye strain and encourage better habits while using your iPhone!
- Use text size settings: If you're struggling to read text at that distance, increase the font size in your iPhone's settings under Settings > Display & Brightness > Text Size and Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size.
- Adjust screen angle: Hold or position the phone so that the screen is at or just below eye level to reduce strain on your neck and eyes.