Many of us have been spending a lot more time looking at screens these days. Whether it’s for work, school, or leisure activities, our eyes are getting used to extended periods of screentime. Unfortunately, the increased amount of time we spend looking at screens is having a negative impact on our vision. Digital eye strain is a common result, and it takes less than two hours of daily screentime to create a 90% risk of digital eye strain. With this in mind, let’s take a look at how you can reduce the effects of digital eye strain on your vision.
Reduce Glare From Your Computer Screen The angle of your computer screen can make a big difference to your eyes. Are your eyes dealing with a combination of the screen, overhead lighting, and glare from the windows? If so, consider investing in an anti-glare filter that will reduce the amount of light entering your eyes while giving you better visibility on the screen itself. Also be sure to adjust your monitor settings so that they are not too bright or too dark for comfortable viewing.
Take Regular Breaks From Screens Taking regular breaks from screens can also help reduce digital eye strain symptoms such as headaches, blurred vision, and dry eyes. A good rule to follow is the 20-20-20 rule. For every 20 minutes of screentime, take a quick 20-second break to focus on an object at least 20 feet away. This helps give your eyes some much needed rest from the constant bombardment of blue light coming from monitors and other devices like phones and tablets. Additionally, if you wear glasses or contacts for nearsightedness or farsightedness then consider investing in BluTech glasses which have special lenses designed specifically for reducing digital eyestrain symptoms caused by extended periods of screentime.
Digital eyestrain is becoming increasingly common due to our reliance on computers and other electronic devices throughout our daily lives. Fortunately there are several steps you can take to reduce its effects on your vision such as adjusting monitor settings and taking regular breaks from screens using the 20-20-20 rule. Additionally consider investing in BluTech glasses which have special lenses designed specifically for reducing digital eyestrain symptoms caused by extended periods of screentime if you wear glasses or contact lenses regularly. By taking these simple measures now you can ensure that your vision remains healthy well into adulthood!