Digital Eye Strain: How to Protect Your Eyes in the Screen Era

In today’s digital world, we spend hours in front of screens—whether it’s working on a laptop, scrolling on a smartphone, or binge-watching a show. But excessive screen time can lead to digital eye strain, causing discomfort, headaches, and blurry vision. The good news? Simple changes can help protect your eyes.

What is Digital Eye Strain?

Also known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), digital eye strain occurs when the eyes get fatigued from prolonged screen exposure. Common symptoms include:

• Dry or irritated eyes
• Headaches and difficulty focusing
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Increased sensitivity to light

How Blue Light Affects Your Eyes

Screens emit blue light, which can:
🔹 Disrupt sleep patterns by reducing melatonin production
🔹 Cause eye fatigue due to high-energy visible (HEV) light exposure
🔹 Contribute to long-term retinal damage

How to Protect Your Eyes

1. Follow the 20-20-20 Rule – Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to reduce eye strain.
2. Use Blue Light-Blocking Glasses – Special lenses help filter out harmful blue light from screens.
3. Adjust Screen Settings – Lower brightness, increase contrast, and enable “Night Mode” on devices.
4. Blink More Often – Staring at screens reduces blinking, leading to dry eyes. Make a conscious effort to blink more.
5. Proper Screen Positioning – Keep your screen at eye level and about an arm’s length away.

Conclusion

Your eyes work hard every day—give them the care they deserve. At Eyesense, we offer blue light-filtering glasses designed to protect your vision and reduce strain.

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