In our digitally dominated environment, where it's normal for most people to spend around six to eight hours daily staring at digital devices for both work and leisure, your health and eyesight are of utmost importance. Digital eye strain (DES), or computer vision syndrome, is a growing concern due to the increased hours spent in front of screens. Understanding this condition and how to combat its effects is essential for maintaining eye health.
What is Digital Eye Strain?
Digital eye strain describes a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader, and cell phone use. Many individuals experience eye discomfort and vision problems when viewing digital screens for extended periods.
What Are The Symptoms of DES?
The common symptoms of digital eye strain are eye discomfort, including headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes, eye irritation, and visual problems like double vision and polyopia. Leaning forward and straining to see your screen can also lead to neck and back pain. Inadequate screen viewing practices can exacerbate these symptoms.
How to Reduce Digital Eye Strain?
You can minimise the effects of digital eye strain by taking several proactive steps:
- Regular Eye Exams: Keeping your prescription up to date is essential for clear, comfortable vision. At HineSight, we recommend that our patients update their prescriptions every two years to ensure optimal eye health.
- Utilise the 20-20-20 Rule: To reduce eye strain, follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break to look at something 20 feet away. This practice helps to rest your eyes and prevent fatigue.
- Invest in Computer Glasses: Specifically designed computer glasses are designed to optimise your eyesight when looking at your computer screens. They reduce glare, increase contrast, and maximise what you see through the lenses, making it easier to look at a screen for extended periods without discomfort.
- Blue Light Filtration: Incorporating a blue light filter into your lenses can significantly decrease the amount of blue light that reaches your eyes when you work at a computer, reducing the risk of sleep disturbances and improving your overall eye health.
Why Choose Computer Glasses from Us?
Choosing the right glasses can significantly impact your daily comfort while working on screens. Here's how our specially designed computer glasses are a treatment option that can help:
- Enhanced Vision Clarity: Correctly adjusted vision substantially reduces the need to strain to see the screen.
- Better Posture: By helping you to see clearly without squinting or leaning closer to your screen, computer glasses help maintain a natural posture, reducing the likelihood of developing neck and back pain.
- Improved Sleep Patterns: The blue-light blocking technology in our lenses helps preserve your natural sleep rhythms, allowing you to enjoy a more restful night's sleep.
Protect Your Eyes with HineSight
Don't let digital eye strain diminish your productivity or impact your health. HineSight offers comprehensive solutions tailored to protect and enhance your vision in the digital age. Visit us or call 02 9235 3044 to schedule an examination and learn more about how our tailored computer glasses can benefit you. Take the first step towards better eye health today.