{"id":1873,"date":"2014-04-02T09:30:19","date_gmt":"2014-04-02T09:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydoorsign.com\/blog\/?p=1873"},"modified":"2026-02-27T00:28:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T05:28:21","slug":"decrease-digital-eye-strain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydoorsign.com/blog\/decrease-digital-eye-strain\/","title":{"rendered":"Attention office workers: these tips will reduce digital eye strain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many of us have jobs that require us to stare at the computer screen for most of our day, our social lives then compels us to further spend time looking at our cell phones, and when it\u2019s time to go to bed we can\u2019t help but fix our eyes on the digital screen for one last time before we get some shut-eye.<\/p>\n

A study by the Vision Council of America\u00a0reveals that 70 percent of American adults suffer from digital eye strain. The extensive research shows that television, smartphone and desktop computers constitute the three most widely-used electronic devices, frequent use of which leads to digital eye fatigue.<\/p>\n

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Can you see clearly? Image from\u00a0kenteegardin<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

While the study asserts that digital eye strain is not a permanent condition, it does not rule out the possibility of its strong and long-lasting effect on people who use technology for education, social interaction and work. For adults using computers at work, digital eye strain can also lower productivity.<\/p>\n

The symptoms of digital eye strain include dizziness, watery, sore, itching, burning or dry eyes, sore neck and back, blurred or double vision, and headache.<\/p>\n

What causes eyes to strain or tire?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Overexposure to digital devices is the leading cause of eye fatigue. The above research says that spending only two consecutive hours on a digital device is enough to cause eye strain. The average American spends six to nine hours per day in front of a digital device.<\/p>\n

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Time devoted by Americans to using digital devices. Image from\u00a0Vision Council.<\/p><\/div>\n

We also tend to blink less while looking at our digital devices, which causes our eyes to dry<\/a>, which can harm vision. People spending their days in front of screens should make a conscious effort to blink so that a thin film of tears<\/a>\u00a0covers the cornea of eyes, providing them with oxygen and nutrients.<\/p>\n

The type of digital device, viewing distance, digital content and age of the user are other factors that may contribute to digital eye strain. \u00a0
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The 20-20-20 break and steps to ensure healthy eyesight<\/b><\/h3>\n

One simple exercise<\/a> to prevent your eyes from tiring is working the 20-20-20 formula into your daily routine. After every 20 minutes of working on the computer, look away from the screen and gaze at anything 20 feet away from you for 20 seconds. This exercise will ensure that you blink enough times to keep your eyes from drying.<\/p>\n

Below are some other steps you should take for healthier vision.<\/p>\n