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Blurred vision, dry eyes, Headaches, neck & shoulder pain

Technology has improved our lives in many ways! However, when over-used, they present risks to our Vision and Eye Health. So it is not uncommon to hear heavy digital device users complaining of eye strain, blurred vision, dry eyes, headaches, and even neck & shoulder pain.

Why do digital devices cause eye strain?

Many factors can contribute to digital eye strain, some of them includes:

1. Extended period of looking at near objects.

Compare to looking at far objects, our eyes work harder when we are looking at near objects. Extended hours of looking at phones, laptop screens are like carrying "weights" for our eyes. Causing eye muscle to strain and tired out.

2. Reduce blinking

When we are engrossed into a task, whether it is a phone, screen or even watching a game on tv, we tend to blink less and this can dry up our eyes

3. Staying in a fixed position for too long

Staying in a fixed position, reduces blood circulation, and can cause stress on the neck and shoulder.

Tips to reduce Eye Strain

1. Take Visual Break

Remember 20-20-20, for every 20 minutes of digital devices usage, look at something 20 feet (6m) away for 20 seconds

2. Blink more often

Simple but it works!!

3. Set up your work station ergonomically

Move laptop or monitor screen 20-28 inches from your eyes, adjust the screen to be slightly below eye level, reduce surrounding light, and adjust screen brightness

4. Get Anti-Fatigue lenses

Get an eye exam, we will be able to confirm the underlying vision problem and appropriate anti-fatigue lenses can be prescribed to help relieve eye strain and regain happy eyes again!

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Digital Eye Strain

Digital Eye Strain

Blurred vision, dry eyes, Headaches, neck & shoulder pain