THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL DEVICES ON OCULAR HEALTH

We discussed in our last post how digital eye strain is a common problem in today’s screen-filled world. To help you prioritize your eyes in this digital era, we will continue with the causes of digital eye strain and its symptoms.

CAUSES OF DIGITAL EYE STRAIN

Eye strain may occur after focusing on a particular task for a long period. However, the following are its causes:

• Extended use of the computer and other digital devices
• Reading with digital screens without pausing to rest the eyes 
• Holding digital device too far or too close to the eyes
• Stress can also contribute to eyestrain
• Poor working posture
• Poor Ergonomics (work station)
• Poor lightening of digital screens
• Poor contrast of reading materials
• Underlying Vision problems that are yet to be corrected

Please note that eye strain worsens for people with preexisting eye conditions, such as astigmatism, myopia, and hyperopia.

SYMPTOMS OF DIGITAL EYE STRAIN

Most symptoms are temporary and often go away when you stop using a computer or digital device. However, symptoms may continue or be long-term, and the severity may depend on whether there are unresolved underlying eye problems or how long you might have used a computer or a digital device. These symptoms may include;

• Headaches
• Double vision
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Eye discomfort
• Itchiness of the eyes
• Blurry vision
• Dry eyes
• Red eyes
• Eye tearing

At this juncture, we have established that using digital devices for a long time causes digital eyestrain. You may be wondering what happens if it requires that you use digital devices or screens for an extended period, right? And if digital eyestrain can be prevented, treated, or managed.

 Stay tuned and find out in our next post.

 For further inquiries and questions, contact TREETOP VISION EYE CENTRE (TREVEC), the best eye clinic in Utako, Abuja.

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