Don’t Let The Digital Affect The Visual

Digital eye strain has become a reality for many people in today’s modern world. However, comprehensive eye exams at Town Eye Care can assess the negative effect digital screens have on your vision as well as provide the treatment and advice you need to feel better.

Also known as computer vision syndrome (CVS), this condition is best managed with the direction of our experts at Town Eye Care. Take the first step today and book an appointment for digital eye strain management.

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Are You Experiencing CVS?

If you experience fatigued or sore eyes after long sessions in front of a screen, there’s a good chance you might be experiencing computer vision syndrome. Computer vision syndrome can be characterized by the following symptoms:

Dry eyes
Headaches
Eye fatigue
Blurred Vision
Neck pain

Help Manage the Fatigue

Professional treatment from an eye doctor at Town Eye Care is an essential step In managing digital eye strain. But you can ease the symptoms on your own between visits to our eye doctors. Try these at-home strategies to give your eyes a little relief while you’re on the computer.

Proper Posture, Comfortable Vision

Maintaining proper posture through a long session at your desk can make a big difference in the way your eyes feel. Your computer screen should be at eye level, within an arm’s length (between 16-30 inches). Find a desk about 30 inches tall and set your computer screen to an 80-degree angle.

Keep your chair height about 16 to 20 in off the ground. If it feels uncomfortable to sit up straight try using a footrest. Difficulty seeing your screen with this posture is a strong indication that you need an eye exam.

The 20-20-20 Rule

The 20-20-20 rule is a simple strategy to reset your eyes comfort while you’re on your computer for long sessions.

Every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break, and look at something 20 feet away. That’s it! So take 20 seconds after reading this webpage.

Be Smart with Your Smartphone

Most modern electronic devices have a dark or night setting that limits the amount of blue light being emitted. Take advantage of these features and turn them on, especially during nighttime. You can even set the hour when dark mode activates each day.

Learn how to use dark mode on Apple devices here.

Learn how to use night mode on Android devices here.

Equip Your Eyes with Blue Light Defense

Even if you don’t use prescription eyewear there could be an advantage in using blue light blocking glasses while you’re on your laptop. Blue light includes a certain frequency of light waves that have been shown to affect sleeping patterns and eye comfort.

Our Optical Dispensary can fit your favorite frames with blue light blocking lenses to help eliminate digital eye strain. The best way to determine if screens and devices are affecting your visual comfort is with an eye exam at Town Eye Care.

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