There’s never a convenient time to experience digital eye strain. So much of what we do, from work to leisure, depends on digital devices. The average American spends 11 hours a day using digital devices. When digital eye strain sets in, it can irritate your eyes and disrupt your workflow.
To help manage your symptoms of digital eye strain, please book an appointment with us today!
Digital eye strain, or computer vision syndrome, generally develops after using digital devices for extended periods of time. However, despite what the name might suggest, digital eye strain, isn’t always caused by the use of digital screens. Eye strain can occur whenever your eyes are focusing on a close-up object for too long without taking a break.
Whenever we are focusing on a task, we tend to blink less frequently, compromising our tear film and leaving our eyes feeling dry and irritated.
Symptoms of digital eye strain can include:
If you already have a refractive error, you may experience a higher severity of symptoms.
Depending on the source of your eye strain and its relative symptoms, you may require different treatments to help your eyes feel comfortable again. For the best results, please consult your optometrist.
Some strategies your optometrist may recommend include:
Most of us use digital devices regularly, and digital eye strain can negatively impact your day-to-day. Book an appointment today to discuss what you can do to best relieve digital eye strain.
Southlake Eyes Now is located in the Shops of Southlake, the same shopping center as Central Market, next to Yogurtland.
Southlake Eyes Now is located in the Shops of Southlake, the same shopping center as Central Market, next to Yogurtland.
DFW Eyes Now has relocated to MacArthur Park.
DFW Eyes Now has relocated to MacArthur Park.
Dallas Eyes Now is located inside the Northpark Mall on the second floor, next to Neiman Marcus.
Dallas Eyes Now is located inside the Northpark Mall on the second floor, next to Neiman Marcus.
Hurst Eyes Now is located inside NorthEast East Mall next to Dillard’s on the 2nd floor.
Hurst Eyes Now is located inside NorthEast East Mall next to Dillard’s on the 2nd floor.
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