Recently, reports have been widely circulated on social media about the increase in cases of eye cancer among children in Uzbekistan. This issue is said to be related to excessive use of gadgets. But how true is this information? How do gadgets affect human health, particularly the eyes? Experts have provided clear opinions on this matter.
The Truth About Oncological Diseases and Eye Cancer
According to Otabek Ikramov, the chief physician of the Republic Clinical Hospital of Eye Diseases and a Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences, oncological diseases are becoming one of the pressing issues today. According to the World Health Organization, one in three patients diagnosed with cancer dies within a year. This indicates the need for serious attention to the disease.
In the last decade, the incidence of tumor diseases has significantly increased, and this trend is also observed in visual organs. Eye cancer constitutes one percent of all oncological diseases. Worldwide, there are four cases of such diseases for every 100,000 people. This shows that the issue requires serious consideration.
Is There a Connection Between Eye Cancer and Gadgets?
Many believe that gadgets cause eye cancer. However, this is not confirmed information. Specialists from the University of Essen in Germany proved in a scientific study conducted in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that mobile phones and other gadgets do not emit radiation that leads to oncological diseases.
What Are the Main Causes of Eye Cancer?
Scientists and experts have listed the main factors affecting eye cancer as follows:
- Genetic Factors – If there are oncological diseases in the family, the likelihood of eye cancer may be higher.
- Environmental Factors – Pollution and harmful chemicals in the environment negatively affect human health.
- Some Viral Infections – Certain viruses can cause tumors in individuals with weakened immune systems.
How Do Gadgets Affect Health?
Although gadgets do not cause eye cancer, it is true that they have an impact on the eyes. Ophthalmologists emphasize that prolonged screen time can lead to "dry eye" syndrome. This can result in constant fatigue, redness, and decreased vision.
Preventive measures recommended by ophthalmologists for children and adults include:
- Limiting children's use of gadgets to no more than 2 hours a day.
- Using special eye moisturizing preparations for those working on computers.
- Taking breaks every 20 minutes to look away from the screen and relax the eye muscles.
- Regularly visiting an ophthalmologist to monitor eye health.
In today's digital technology era, gadgets have become an integral part of our lives. It is not possible to completely restrict their use, but it is necessary to adhere to moderation to maintain health.
Research by German scientists shows that gadgets do not cause eye cancer. However, they can harm eye health with prolonged use. Therefore, to avoid oncological diseases, it is essential to use gadgets in moderation and also pay attention to overall health.
The best approach to health care is to adhere to moderation and undergo regular medical check-ups.
