Digital Eye Strain: Causes and Prevention

People the world over are spending more time looking at screens. Whether it is a computer screen, a tablet, or a smartphone, the average American spends many hours a day staring at a screen. The good news is that an “optometrist near me” in Clemson, SC, on our team can help. At Family Vision Clemson, we can diagnose and treat digital eye strain.

Eye Strain Symptoms

How do you know if what you have is digital eye strain symptoms? If you spend a lot of time looking at a screen you may have dry, itchy, gritting, irritated eyes.

Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer vision syndrome is the result of a variety of things that you are doing, or not doing, when it comes to looking at your screen. With more people working from home, you may not have the luxury of not looking at your screen. The good news is that an optometrist on our optometry team can help you get relief by providing you with advice or potentially helping to preserve your sleep with blue light glasses.

Avoiding Eye Strain Symptoms

Avoiding eye strain symptoms may mean doing a few things differently. First, try to get up and walk around frequently. It gives your eyes the opportunity to blink. Improve the lighting in the area where you are working so that your eyes don't have to strain to see. Make sure that you are in a proper ergonomic position to avoid the strain being hunched over can cause.

Get Computer Vision Syndrome and Eye Strain Symptoms Treatment from an Optometrist

When you need an “optometrist near me,” we at Family Vision Clemson in Clemson, SC, offer the vision services you need. Call our office for blue light glasses at (864) 722-9205.