Digital Eye Strain
1. What is Digital Eye Strain?
Digital Eye Strain, also called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), is discomfort or vision problems caused by prolonged use of digital devices like computers, tablets, and smartphones.
2. What causes it?
- ● Extended screen time without breaks
- ● Poor lighting or glare
- ● Improper viewing distance
- ● Reduced blinking leading to dry eyes
- ● Existing refractive errors (like myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism)
3. What are the symptoms?
- ● Eye fatigue and soreness
- ● Dry, red, or watery eyes
- ● Blurred or double vision
- ● Headache and neck/shoulder pain
- ● Difficulty focusing on near or distant objects
4. How can it be prevented?
- ● 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds
- ● Maintain proper screen distance (20–24 inches)
- ● Reduce glare with anti-reflective coatings or filters
- ● Adjust screen brightness to match ambient light
- ● Blink regularly and use lubricating drops if needed
5. Treatment options:
- ● Artificial tears for dryness
- ● Corrective glasses or blue-light blocking lenses
- ● Ergonomic adjustments of workstation
- ● Vision therapy exercises for prolonged cases
6. Why choose Netram Eye Hospital, Nagpur?
We provide digital eye strain assessment, prescribe customized computer glasses, and recommend personalized eye exercises to reduce discomfort. Our advanced diagnostic tools help detect underlying refractive errors that worsen screen strain.
Visit the Experts
Netram Eye Hospital, Nagpur
Address:
G6-10, Sai Krupa Apartment, Next to Chaudhari Hospital, Umred Road, Sakkardara, Nagpur – 440024
Phone:
+91 9859 804 804 / +91 9852 804 804
Website:
www.netramhospital.com