Wellness-Focused Solutions for Digital Eye Strain
Screens are part of daily life, from work to entertainment to staying connected with family and friends. But long hours in front of digital devices can leave your eyes feeling tired, dry, or strained. If you are noticing more frequent discomfort, you may be experiencing digital eye strain.
At Wake Forest Eye Care Center, we take a whole-body approach to vision wellness. Our team helps you manage digital eye strain through helpful strategies and wellness tips.
Don’t let digital eye strain slow you down. Contact us to schedule your appointment today.
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What Is Digital Eye Strain?
Eye strain occurs when your eyes work harder than usual on visually demanding tasks like reading, writing, or focusing on a screen. A major factor is reduced blinking. When you blink less, your eyes are not properly lubricated, which can lead to dryness, fatigue, or blurred vision.
Digital eye strain, sometimes called computer vision syndrome, develops specifically from screen use. Factors that can contribute include:
- Screen brightness
- Viewing distance
- Screen height or angle
- Small text size
- Poor posture or ergonomics
Helping You Manage Digital Eye Strain
Occasional eye strain happens to almost everyone, but if your symptoms are frequent or ongoing, it is important to take them seriously. Blurry vision, headaches, eye fatigue, and dryness can signal more than just tired eyes. In some cases, digital eye strain overlaps with dry eye disease or other underlying conditions that require professional care.
Once we know what is happening, we can recommend solutions tailored to your eyes and lifestyle.
Lubricating eye drops are often the first line of relief for dryness and irritation. However, not all drops are created equal. Some over-the-counter options contain preservatives or ingredients that can actually worsen symptoms with frequent use.
Our team will recommend safe, effective drops suited to your eyes and teach you how to use them properly for lasting comfort.
When you focus on screens for extended periods, your blink rate decreases, which reduces the moisture your eyes need to stay comfortable. The 20-20-20 rule is a simple exercise that encourages regular breaks: every 20 minutes, look at something about 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.
This practice helps relax your eye muscles, reset your focus, and reduce strain throughout the day.
Your environment plays a huge role in eye comfort. Small adjustments to your workstation can make a big difference:
- Keep your screen about an arm’s length away and slightly below eye level
- Adjust screen brightness to match the lighting around you
- Reduce glare from windows or overhead lights with blinds or an anti-glare filter
- Avoid sitting near vents or fans that blow air directly across your eyes
By combining healthy screen habits with professional care, you can reduce irritation, protect your vision, and enjoy more comfortable sight throughout the day.
Take Control of Your Eye Comfort Today
Digital eye strain can affect your focus, productivity, and overall well-being. While lifestyle changes and simple exercises like the 20-20-20 rule can help, lasting relief often comes from a personalized approach.
Contact us to schedule an appointment today to receive a comprehensive evaluation, tailored recommendations, and solutions that help keep your eyes healthy and comfortable.
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Wake Forest Eye Care
- 11724 Retail Drive
- Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Phone: 919-562-5559
- Email: [email protected]