Protecting eyes from computer screens and smartphones is more important than ever, but effectively tackling the problem is more about prevention than treatment.
Simple preventative measures help protect eyes from computer screens and smartphones, and we’re going to take a look at a few of those measures in this article.
Do Screens Make Your Eyesight Worse?
Digital Eye Strain (DES) is more common today than ever owing to the fact that virtually everybody uses a screen in daily life. Experts suggest that DES occurs in around 50% of computer users. Computer Eye Strain
What exactly is the screen’s effect on eyes?
Let’s take a look at some of those symptoms, and how you can avoid them.
The most common symptoms of eye strain are :-
Headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes, and in extreme cases, neck and shoulder pain. Dry eyes are caused by the fact that we subconsciously stop blinking while reading screens.
How To Protect Eyes From Computer Screen?
1. Use the 20/20/20 Rule:-
With the 20/20/20 rule, you give your eyes a much-needed break during long work days. If you look at the screen for 20 minutes, you must look at something at least 20 feet away from you for 20 seconds. The longer you look away from your screen, though, the better!
2. Ensure Your Room Is Well Lit:-
Reduce your use of fluorescent lighting. Use lower voltage bulbs and make sure your ambient lighting is about half as bright as the average office.
3.Have Regular Eye Exams:-
Regular Eye Checkups help you keep your eye health in check.
4. Reduce Glare:-
Use an anti-glare matte screen where possible (rather than glass-covered LCDs). If you’re a glasses wearer, make sure your lenses have an anti-reflective coating.
5. Use High-Resolution
Screens with higher resolutions appear more lifelike. When you can’t see the pixels, your eyes don’t work as hard to make sense of the images in front of you.
6. Reduce Blue Light
Blue light has a short wave-length and is known for causing damage to the eye. Reduce blue light by using specialist glasses.
Mobile Phone Eye Strain:-
Mobile phone screens present an opportunity to cause eye strain. But how do phones affect your eyes?
Eye Strain From Phone Symptoms:-
Mobile phone eye strain may cause
-dry eye and irritation,
-painful throbbing headaches around the eye region,
-and even blurred vision.
Let’s take a look at
How To Protect Eyes From Phone:-
1. Adjust Screen Settings
2. Keep a Sensible Distance
3. Use Night Mode
4. Don’t Forget To Blink!
5. Use Anti-Reflective Screen Protectors
6. Use Artificial Tears
Important Advice For Protecting Your Eyes:-
Adjusting the brightness on your phone is important. The night mode feature reduces the impact blue light has on your eyes.
Keep these tips in mind whenever you’re using your phone or computer, and you’ll be set for protecting your eyes. Don’t forget to take those breaks, too!
Article by
Dr. A H Hajra Salar
Ophthalmologist,
I Care Centre
Hyderabad
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