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Aishwarya Kapoor

Eye Care Habits Every Indian in Their 20s Needs Before Vision Problems Begin

Why Indian Eyes Age Faster Than You Think

India's average daily screen time crossed eight hours for urban adults, and most of that happens without a single blink-break. The cornea dries out. The ciliary muscle, the one that shifts focus between near and far, stays locked in close-focus mode for hours, then struggles to release. Optometrists call this accommodative spasm, and it shows up first as a dull ache behind the eyes that most people dismiss as a headache.

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