Digital Eye Strain
Learn how Hollyburn Eye Clinic helps with Digital Eye Strain in North Vancouver through expert eye exams, personalized care, and practical relief strategies for screen fatigue.
WHAT IS DIGITAL EYE STRAIN?
In today’s technology driven world, the average person spends hours on their digital device. Blue light emitted by screens can increase eye strain and fatigue, and potentially negatively affect the health of our eyes. Although it may present different in each individual, some symptoms include:
- Blurred vision
- Headaches
- Dry eyes
- Eyestrain
- Neck or shoulder pain
Solutions to problems from digital eye strain can differ from patient to patient. However, these can be discussed at your regular eye exam. Book an appointment with us for more information on how you can protect your eyes and reduce strain.
HOW TO REDUCE DIGITAL EYE STRAIN?
- Blue Light Lenses: Lenses that have a specialized coating to reduce harmful blue light to help minimize eye strain and increase comfort.
- Office/Computer Glasses: Lenses that optimize vision at a computer distance (intermediate) which increase comfort when using digital devices.
- Anti-Fatigue Lenses: These lenses have a seamless magnified power in the bottom half of the lens, to help relax the eyes when reading.
- 20-20-20 Rule: “Every 20 minutes, look at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds, and actively blink your eye”
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