Screens are part of daily life, but your eyes were not designed for hours of near work. Practical habits to reduce digital eye strain starting today.
If your eyes feel tired, dry or blurred after a day on the computer, you are not alone. Digital eye strain is one of the most common complaints we see at the clinic.
Try the 20-20-20 rule
Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This simple habit relaxes the focusing muscles of your eyes.
Set up your screen properly
Keep your screen at arm's length, slightly below eye level, and match your room brightness to your screen. Reduce glare where possible.
Blink more, and blink completely
We blink far less when concentrating on screens, which dries the eyes. Conscious, full blinks — and lubricating drops when needed — keep the surface comfortable.
Consider anti-fatigue or blue-filter lenses
During your examination, ask about lens options designed for screen work. We will recommend what genuinely helps — not what you do not need.
Persistent symptoms deserve a professional look. Book an eye assessment and let us find the cause.
