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You may be experiencing digital eye strain if after a few hours of working on your computer or playing your favorite video game, your eyes start to feel uncomfortable. This irritation is annoying, and it affects your productivity and your ability to enjoy the activities you love.

Symptoms of digital eye strain include:

Dry eyes
Headaches
Double or blurry vision
Strained or tired eyes
Neck and shoulder pain

If you’re experiencing these symptoms, schedule a comprehensive eye exam, and we’ll assess your eye health to see if there are any underlying issues that may worsen digital eye strain, including out of date prescriptions. Book an appointment today.

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What Is Digital Eye Strain?

Digital eye strain can be caused by prolonged use of digital screens like tablets, computers, smartphones, and televisions. When you use these devices, you tend to blink less. When you blink less, you can compromise your tear film, which can cause discomfort.

If your tears dry up too quickly, this can result in dry eye syndrome. Protecting your eyes from digital eye strain can also help protect them from symptoms of dry eye.

Tips for Managing Digital Eye Strain

The 20-20-20 rule is crucial for protecting your eyes from digital eye strain. Every 20 minutes, spend 20 seconds looking at an object 20 feet away, remembering to blink regularly. This habit helps give your eyes a break from close-up work.

If your prescriptions are out of date, you may be increasing your risk of digital eye strain. Having a poor ergonomic workspace can also affect your eyes. Changing aspects of your environment can alleviate physical discomfort. This may include adding humidifiers to your space.

Lastly, using lubricating eye drops can help manage digital eye strain. Please contact us before purchasing artificial tears.

Eye Strain & Sleep Loss

Digital devices emit blue light, which can affect your circadian rhythms. Your brain misinterprets blue light as sunlight, making your brain believe it’s still time to be awake and active. Studies suggest that blue light has connections to sleep loss because of the amount of time we spend on our devices before going to sleep.

You can practice good sleep hygiene by implementing a sleep routine that involves putting away electronics in the evening or at least an hour before bed. Your brain attempts to stay awake by suppressing melatonin production when you continue to use your digital devices.

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If you’re having trouble managing your digital eye strain, book an appointment with us today. We’ll help you get to the root cause of the issue and manage your symptoms.

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