Digital eye strain is a modern problem. We spend more time in front of screens than ever before, yet it’s hard to identify which symptoms are caused by eye strain and what is caused by something else. Many individuals suffer from physical discomfort after 2+ hours of screen use!
If you experience any of the following symptoms come in for a visit and we’ll help you figure out if you need some computer glasses:
​Digital eye strain can show up differently from person to person. We’ll talk through what you are experiencing when you experience it, and more to help determine what’s best for you! Call us at 949-645-2250
WHAT IS THE IMPACT ON ADULTS?
Americans report experiencing the following symptoms of digital eye strain:
Additionally, close to 80 percent report using digital devices, including TV, in the hour before going to sleep, with almost 55 percent in the first hour they are awake.
WHAT IS THE IMPACT ON CHILDREN?
While more than 70 percent of American adults report their child(ren) receives more than two hours of screen time per day, nearly 25 percent are still not concerned about the impact of digital devices on their child(ren)’s developing eyes.
Meanwhile, besides playing outside, the most popular activites children engage in are playing on a digital device (23.1 percent) and watching TV (20.1 percent). And American adults report their children experience the following after being exposed to two or more hours of screen time:
HOW CAN I ALLEVIATE DIGITAL EYE STRAIN?
Eyewear is available with lenses featuring magnification, plus anti-reflective and blue light-filtering capabilities, as well as select contact lenses, to help reduce the symptoms of digital eye strain. We will happy assist you in picking these out!
And individuals don’t have to sacrifice style (or their bank accounts) for function when it comes to eyewear. These specialized lenses can be incorporated into virtually any pair of frames available at a variety of price points, so individuals can choose eyewear that complements their personal look and is within their budget, while meeting their eye health needs.
However, 69 percent of American adults report they did not know eyewear for digital device usage could protect the eyes from the short- and long-term effects of digital eye strain, and 87 percent report they did not know contact lens solutions were available either.
Come visit us to discuss their digital habits and what solutions are available to relieve the symptoms of digital eye strain.
In addition to eyewear solutions, other ways to relieve digital eye strain include:
SOURCE: https://www.thevisioncouncil.org/content/digital-eye-strain
