Doctors report Google Glass Addiction

Google glass is finally out and being used in everyday life, but what exactly is happening to those who have these glasses on all day long. Google Glass owners have been reported as not being able to put the wearable device down, and now there is at least one report of genuinely addictive behavior reported by Doctors at Naval Medical Center in San Diego. They are claiming that a 31-year-old Navy serviceman is the first person to be diagnosed with a Google Glass-related addiction.
     The user reportedly wore the device for up to 18 hours a day and even when not wearing the device consistently reached for his right temple to use and activate his Google Glass and this was almost anytime he was asked a question. Apparently after 35 days of on-site treatment he has been getting better; the reflexive movement to the temple is not as often and he is much less irritable and more focused.

This raises concerns as a wearable device is meant to be worn all day in everyday life to assist you. However, if this is causing problems of addiction this serious it may be a risk that not many are ready to take. Of course there is no guarantee that you will get addicted, but those with addictive personalities will be more subject to this problem. This is still only one incident and a little bit of research shows that the patient was prone to compulsive activities in the past, so take this into consideration as well.

Sources: Engadget