{"id":54386,"date":"2025-05-11T20:21:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T18:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=54386"},"modified":"2025-05-11T20:21:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T18:21:44","slug":"iphone-too-close-to-the-face-this-function-intervenes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/tipps-tricks\/iphone-zu-nah-am-gesicht-diese-funktion-greift-ein","title":{"rendered":"iPhone too close to your face? This feature intervenes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone who uses their iPhone regularly will quickly notice: the closer the screen is to their eyes, the faster they get tired. Children, in particular, often hold the device too close to their face, which is bad for their eyes in the long run. Apple introduced a feature with iOS that addresses precisely this: "Screen Distance." It's designed to help develop healthier viewing habits and prevent eye strain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the "Screen Distance" feature, Apple offers a technical solution to a widespread problem. If children or adults hold their iPhone too close to their eyes for extended periods, it can promote the development of myopia in young people and lead to digital eye strain in all age groups. The new feature uses the TrueDepth camera to measure the distance between the face and the screen. If the distance is consistently less than 30 cm, a warning message appears. This feature is primarily intended for children, but can also help adults be more conscious about screen use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What exactly does the \u201cScreen Removal\u201d function do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The feature uses the TrueDepth camera to detect when the iPhone is too close to the face for an extended period of time \u2013 more precisely, less than 30 centimeters. If this happens, a warning appears on the screen. The user can only continue when they bring the device back to a safer distance. The screen remains locked until the distance is correct. After that, the warning can be dismissed by tapping "Resume." This feature is particularly useful for children. It is automatically activated for children under 13 who are part of a Family Sharing group. This means parents don't have to configure anything extra. The iPhone protects the child's eyes directly on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is this relevant for health<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Holding a device like the iPhone too close to your face for a long time can put strain on your eyes. Younger users are at greater risk of nearsightedness \u2013 a problem that is growing worldwide. Research shows that a greater reading distance reduces the risk. This is where Apple comes in with this feature. It regularly reminds you to increase your distance. The feature is also useful for adults. It helps prevent eyestrain \u2013 especially when using the device for extended periods, for example at work or when reading. A short reminder is often enough to change behavior. In the long term, this can relieve eye strain and reduce problems such as dry eyes, headaches or concentration problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to activate or deactivate the function<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Activating the feature is easy and only takes a few seconds. Here's how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n