Digital Eye Strain | Ora Eyecare

Taking a Break from the Digital World

Long hours in front of a digital screen have become an unavoidable part of everyday life for many people. Your eyes are unique and sensitive—they require proper care and maintenance like the rest of your body.

Whether it’s for work or entertainment, long hours staring at your screen can result in an appearance of digital eye strain. We help our patients manage the symptoms of digital eye strain and work to find them the relief they deserve.

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Exploring the Symptoms of Digital Eye Strain

Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, can affect your eyes when you spend long periods of time in front of your computer, phone, tablet, or other digital screens.

Common signs and symptoms of digital eye strain may include:

Dry eyes
Headaches
Eyestrain
Blurred vision

Digital eye strain symptoms can be magnified by preexisting conditions such as myopia (nearsightedness), astigmatism, or presbyopia. Our team can help diagnose digital eye strain and help you find relief.

Managing Digital Eye Strain at Ora Eyecare

Your first step to managing digital eye strain is scheduling a comprehensive eye examination with our team to explore and understand your symptoms.

The severity of your symptoms can depend on different factors such as:

How much time you’re spending on your computer
Your lighting situation, including glare
Your posture and the angle of your monitor

Our team will perform a thorough check-up of your eyes and develop a personalized treatment plan. Along with treatment, there are some at-home management methods you can implement.

Practice the 20-20-20 Rule

The 20-20-20 rule allows your eyes to rest between intense working sessions. You may find yourself getting lost in your work, so making time for some visual rest is essential.

The 20-20-20 rule involves:

Looking away from your screen every 20 minutes
Focusing on something 20 feet away
Looking at the object of focus for at least 20 seconds

Monitor Your Lighting

Lighting can play a large part in preventing digital eye strain. Be aware of lighting that’s too dim or too bright, as it can have a negative effect on your eyes and cause strain.

Balance is key, so adjusting your screen brightness to prevent excessive squinting can save you some stress. Glare is also a contributing factor to eye strain and is essential to consider in your setup.

Prioritize Comfortable Screen Positioning

Your seating and viewing angles can play a large part in preventing digital eye strain, especially if you spend long hours in front of your screen.

Your screen should be about an arm’s length from your eyes and 20 degrees below eye level to minimize stress on your eyes.

Your Comfort Comes First

At Ora Eyecare, we want your vision at its best. Digital eye strain management is a combination of treatment and practicing healthy screen usage habits in everyday life.

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