Managing and Treating Digital Eye Strain
Environmental Changes Can Have a Big Impact
In most cases, modifying your environment and how you use your digital devices will alleviate symptoms of digital eye strain.
Steps to take when using devices with screens:
- When working at a computer, position your screen so that it sits at least one meter away
- Ensure the area is well lit via ambient lighting. Be careful to avoid glare on your screen
- Follow the 20/20/20 rule – Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds
- Ensure your eyes are well lubricated. AKA, blink
- Talk to your optometrist about anti-glare coatings, blue light filters, and specialized computer/office lenses
Optometrist-Assisted Treatment
If making some environmental and lifestyle changes just aren’t cutting it, come see us. We’ll perform an in-depth exam to determine if your symptoms are indicative of digital eye strain or if they’re a byproduct of something else.
Depending on the outcome of the exam, we may recommend several different treatment options.
