THE INCREASING USAGE OF DARK MODE ON SMARTPHONES IN ADOLESCENTS
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https://doi.org/10.52754/16948610_2026_3_1%20Keywords:
dark mode, visual ergonomics, blue light, circadian rhythm, adolescents, eye strainAbstract
The increasing adoption of dark mode display settings on smartphones has generated growing interest regarding their potential effects on visual health, readability, and circadian regulation, particularly among adolescents. Dark mode interfaces replace traditional light backgrounds with darker ones and lighter text, aiming to reduce visual strain and blue light exposure. This review examines current evidence on the benefits and risks associated with dark mode usage, including effects on eye strain, readability, sleep quality, circadian rhythms, and potential long-term impacts on eye development and myopia progression. While short-term benefits such as reduced visual fatigue are reported, existing findings remain inconsistent, and long-term consequences—especially for adolescents—are insufficiently studied. The paper highlights population-level trends in dark mode adoption, identifies unresolved concerns, and emphasizes the need for longitudinal research to better understand the implications of prolonged dark mode exposure.
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