Apple is renowned for introducing applications and options on devices and operating systems to enhance the quality of life. The latest version of iOS comes with a feature aimed at reducing eye strain and the onset of myopia in children. See below how you can protect your eye health with the new iPhone Screen Distance feature.
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What is Screen Distance on iPhone and iPad Devices?
Screen Distance is a new feature of iOS XNUMX / iPadOS XNUMX operating systems introduced on iPhone / iPad devices with Face ID, which measures the distance between the device's screen and the user's eyes. This feature aims to maintain users' vision health by keeping the correct distance between their eyes and the iPhone screen.
Both Apple and ophthalmologists recommend that to maintain eye health and good vision, the distance between the eyes and phone screens should be at least 30 cm (12 inches).
The iPhone Screen Distance feature operates using the front-facing camera, the same one used for Face ID.
"Screen Distance works by measuring the distance between the screen and your eyes. The camera does not capture images or videos, and the collected data remains on the device and is not shared with Apple," notes Apple about this feature present in iOS XNUMX / iPadOS XNUMX operating systems.
How to Activate iPhone Screen Distance to Protect Your Eye Health?
To activate iPhone Screen Distance, you first need to have iOS 17 / iPadOS 17 or a newer software version installed and an iPhone or iPad model with Face ID technology.
XNUMX. Go to settings: "Screen Time" > "Screen Distance".
2. Follow the steps to activate Screen Distance for iPhone or iPad.
In the popup screen that appears, press "Continue" to proceed with the activation of the Screen Distance option.
Once you have activated this feature, you will be notified through "Screen Shield" when you hold the iPhone or iPad too close to your eyes. "iPhone is Too Close".
All you need to do is move the screen away from your eyes to the correct distance.
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From what I have observed so far, "Screen Shield" appears after about 5-7 minutes when you hold the iPhone or iPad too close to your eyes.
Screen Distance is a very useful new health feature that will certainly help many iPhone device owners maintain the optimal distance between their eyes and the device screen, thus protecting their eye health.
