Relief For Your Digital Eye Strain

We live in a digital world, and screen time is on the rise. We are more reliant on technology than ever before, and although highly convenient, overuse can exhaust our eyes.

When your eyes become tired and sore after extended screen use, the condition is called digital eye strain. At Griffin Optometric Group – Talega, we offer various personalized treatment options for eye strain. Your weary eyes need help, and we have the relief you’re seeking!

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What Is Digital Eye Strain?

Eye strain can develop when you focus on one task or object for a prolonged period, like driving long distances or reading too long without taking a break.

Your digital eye strain can occur working on a digital screen for over 2 consecutive hours. This condition is sometimes referred to as computer vision syndrome.

Eye strain can result in symptoms like:

Eye irritation
Red or pink eyes
Watering eyes
Headaches
Sore neck and shoulders

Tips & Tricks to Help Manage Your Symptoms

The 20/20/20 Rule

Experts say the 20/20/20 rule is an effective short-term method to help alleviate symptoms of digital eye strain: every 20 minutes, look at an object that’s 20 feet away for approximately 20 seconds. These regular breaks can help your eyes rest before getting back to work.

Eye Drops

We recommend speaking to the team at Griffin Optometric Group – Talega before purchasing over-the-counter eye drops. Eye drops can be a quick fix to rehydrate dry and tired eyes, but some ingredients may not be suitable for certain eye types and prescriptions.

Helpful Hints

Here are some helpful hints to manage your symptoms:

Take lots of quick stretch breaks!
Adjust light levels in the room
Attempt to reduce glare on your monitor
Adjust monitor height to alleviate stress on your neck and shoulders
Adjust your screen settings
Blink frequently to refresh your eyes

Your Eyes Deserve Relief

Digital eye strain has no long-term consequences for your eyesight, and a few simple tweaks to your digital rituals can help provide the relief you’ve been seeking!

If you follow our hints and don’t notice a difference in your symptoms, we recommend calling us to book an exam. There are other eye conditions with similar symptoms to digital eye strain, and we’ll help figure out the source of your discomfort and provide appropriate treatment.

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