Digital Eye Strain | Avon Eye Care

You Don’t Have to Power Through Eye Strain

If you’re spending hours on your phone, computer, or tablet each day and your eyes are feeling the strain, you’re not alone. Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, is a growing concern for kids, teens, and adults alike.

Excessive screen time can lead to headaches, dry eye, blurred vision, and neck or shoulder pain. We offer personalized solutions to help reduce discomfort and protect your long-term vision. If your eyes are tired after a day at work or school, we’re here to help you find relief.

Contact us to book your eye exam today, and let’s explore ways to ease digital strain and improve your visual comfort.

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Common Symptoms of Digital Eye Strain

If you spend a lot of time on screens, whether for work, school, or scrolling, you might be feeling the effects without realizing it. Digital eye strain can show up in a variety of ways, including:

Eye fatigue or discomfort
Blurry or fluctuating vision
Dry, red, or watery eyes
Headaches
Trouble focusing
Neck, shoulder, or back pain

What Causes Digital Eye Strain?

Digital eye strain isn’t just about too much screen time—it’s often a combination of several factors, including:

Uncorrected vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism
Outdated or incorrect glasses/contact lens prescriptions
Lack of blinking while staring at screens
Poor lighting or screen glare
Improper posture or viewing distance

Even subtle vision issues can lead to eye fatigue, especially during close-up tasks. Our team can assess whether your current eyewear is optimized for screen use and recommend targeted changes.

How We Can Help

A comprehensive eye exam is the best first step in managing digital eye strain. We’ll check your visual acuity, screen your eye health, and evaluate your specific work or study habits to identify solutions that match your needs.

There are different options and tips to help manage digital eye strain.

Computer Glasses & Specialized Contacts

We may prescribe task-specific glasses or contact lenses specifically designed for your screen use. These lenses are optimized for intermediate distances and can reduce eye strain, ease focusing demands, and even help improve your posture by reducing the need to lean in or hunch over your screen.

Blue Light Filtering Lenses

Blue light filtering glasses help reduce your exposure to high-energy visible (HEV) blue light emitted by screens.

While not a cure-all, they may help minimize eye strain, support more comfortable vision during extended screen time, and promote healthier sleep by limiting evening exposure to blue light.

Workplace Adjustments & Ergonomics

Your environment plays a major role in how your eyes feel. We’ll provide simple, personalized suggestions to improve your screen distance, lighting conditions, chair height, and overall posture.

Small adjustments can make a big difference in how your eyes and body feel throughout the day.

The 20-20-20 Rule

Digital devices reduce your natural blink rate, causing your eyes to work overtime. The 20-20-20 rule offers a simple reset: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

We’ll show you how to make it part of your routine to give your eyes the regular breaks they need.

Screen Time Doesn’t Have to Mean Eye Strain

With the right tools and strategies, screen time can be easier on your eyes. Whether you’re working from home, learning online, or simply enjoy scrolling on your phone, Avon Eye Care is here to help protect your comfort and vision.

Contact us to book your appointment today and take the first step toward clearer, more comfortable screen time.

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