Digital Eye Strain Relief in Vaughan

Don’t Let Digital Eye Strain Get You Down

Many of us work in front of a computer, then to wind down from the workday, we head to another screen to stream a favourite TV show. All this screen time takes a toll on our eyes. 

After prolonged exposure to digital screens, you may start to notice symptoms of digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, including sore eyes and headaches. Visit your optometrist for an eye exam so they can rule out other serious eye conditions and provide guidance on how to deal with your digital eye strain.

Can Digital Eye Strain Be Treated?

Fortunately, there are simple ways to alleviate your digital eye strain. Try some of these at-home or in-office solutions to find relief from digital eye strain:

• Position your screen directly in front of you, 50 to 65 centimetres (20 to 26 inches) away from your eyes and slightly below eye level
• Increase the text size on your screen so you can read it comfortably
• Reduce the amount of surrounding light and adjust the brightness of your device screen to reduce glare and harsh reflections
• Hold your handheld devices a safe distance from your eyes, just below eye level
• Blink often to refresh and moisten your eyes
• Rest your eyes with the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look away about 20 feet (6 metres) in front of you for 20 seconds.

Find Comfort from Digital Eye Strain

If you think you may be struggling with digital eye strain, visit us for an official diagnosis, and we can discuss the best course of action to take.