Digital Eye Strain
In our digital world, many spend hours a day looking at screens — from computers and phones to tablets and televisions. All that extra screen time can be hard on your eyes and overall health. At King Eye Care, we can relieve those suffering from digital eye strain and help you find ways to alleviate the symptoms.
What is Digital Eye Strain?
Digital Eye Strain, also called Computer Vision Syndrome, is a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged use of digital devices. Statistics reveal that more than 75% of Canadians suffer from Digital Eye Strain, and those numbers don’t wane with the popularization of technology.
With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, kids and adults are spending even more time on digital screens—for work, for school, for entertainment—increasing their exposure to blue light and the strain that can put on their eyes.
Common Symptoms of Digital Eye Strain
If you’re logged on for hours, you might suffer from:
- Eyestrain
- Headaches
- Blurred vision
- Dry eyes
- Excessive tearing
- Neck, shoulder, or lower back pain
However, these symptoms can profoundly impact your comfort, efficiency, and quality of life — however, you can take them with appropriate care and preventative measures.
Solutions for Digital Eye Strain
Luckily, there are several ways to alleviate and avoid digital eye strain:
Blue light filters
Lenses or screen covers that filter out harmful blue light.
Anti-fatigue glasses
Lenses crafted to ease eye-stress and better focus when working in front of the screen.
Dry eye
Use artificial tears, warm compresses, and lid hygiene to relieve dryness and irritation.
Developing good habits
Following the 20-20-20 rule (investing in a 20-second break to look at something 20 feet away every 20 minutes), adjusting screen brightness, and monitoring your posture can minimize eye strain and your body.
How We Can Help
At King Eye Care, we take a whole-hearted approach to reducing the symptoms of digital eye strain. Our team will diagnose and treat your symptoms and improve the comfort and performance of your vision. With yearly comprehensive eye exams, we can track new developments and address any problems before they progress.
Book Your Eye Exam Today
Knowing when to seek professional treatment in combination with good daily habits is the first step to a future with healthy eyes and clear vision. Schedule an appointment with King Eye Care to discuss what’s appropriate for you.
Your eyes work daily; let us help keep them healthy and comfortable.