Relief for Sore, Tired Eyes in the Digital Age
Whether you work at a desk all day, stream movies on your tablet, or spend hours scrolling through your smartphone, your eyes are working harder than ever before. Spending long, uninterrupted hours looking at digital screens can lead to a group of eye and vision-related issues known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) or digital eye strain.
At Advanced Eye Institute, we can help you find relief from the discomforts of digital screen use with customized solutions.
Symptoms of Digital Eye Strain
- Sore, tired, burning, or itching eyes
- Dry, watery, or irritated eyes
- Blurred or double vision
- Frequent headaches, especially behind the eyes
- Neck, shoulder, or back pain from slouching toward screens
Why Screen Use Strains Your Eyes
Reading on a screen is much different than reading printed text. Screen characters often lack sharp contrast, and glare or reflections can make focusing difficult. Additionally, studies show that we blink up to 50% less frequently when looking at screens, which rapidly dries out the eye's protective tear layer.
Practical Ways to Reduce Eye Strain
- The 20-20-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something at least 20 feet away to relax your eye muscles.
- Computer Eyeglasses: We can prescribe specialized lenses designed to optimize your focus at intermediate (screen) distances, reducing eye strain and bad posture.
- Blue Light Filters: Anti-reflective and blue-light blocking coatings help filter out high-energy digital glare, making screen viewing more comfortable.
- Adjust Your Workspace: Keep your screen about an arm's length away, with the top of the monitor slightly below eye level.
Relieve your tired, digital eyes today.
If your computer vision symptoms persist, call us at (985) 632-2884 to schedule a full evaluation in Cut Off.