Digital Eye Strain | Cambridge Eye Care

Give Your Eyes the Break They Deserve

Picture this: You’re deep into a project, focused on your screen, when you start to notice your eyes feel dry, irritated, or tired. Before long, that discomfort can throw off your entire day.

Digital eye strain is a common issue, especially when most of us spend up to 11 hours a day using digital devices. Prolonged screen time can lead to dry eye, blurry vision, headaches, and even contribute to issues like myopia, astigmatism, or presbyopia.

To help you find the relief you need, contact us to book an eye exam today and let us help you see and feel your best.

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What Is Digital Eye Strain?

Despite what the name might say, digital eye strain isn’t necessarily only caused by digital screens themselves. It’s caused by looking at an object for a prolonged period of time with no breaks.

When you’re focusing heavily on an object at near, like a computer, you may start to blink less. Infrequent blinking can make your eyes start to feel irritated and dry because of a lack of moisture.

Common Symptoms of Digital Eye Strain

Digital eye strain can affect each person differently, but typical symptoms include:

Dry or watery eyes
Blurred or fluctuating vision
Headaches and eye fatigue
Light sensitivity
Burning or scratchy eyes
Trouble concentrating

If you spend hours a day using screens and notice any of these symptoms, it’s time to take your eye comfort seriously.

How We Can Help

Everyone’s eyes are different, so there’s no cure-all solution for digital eye strain. Our optometrists will assess your screen habits, vision needs, and eye health to recommend personalized strategies, such as:

Customized eyewear: Specialized computer glasses or lens coatings, such as blue light filters, can enhance comfort, reduce glare, and support improved visual focus during extended screen use.
The 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break to look at something at least 20 feet away. This gives your eyes time to relax and helps encourage natural blinking.
Ergonomic adjustments: Small tweaks to your workstation setup, like screen height, chair position, or monitor angle, can help reduce both eye strain and physical fatigue.
Artificial tears or lubricating drops: Dryness from infrequent blinking can be eased with the right eye drops. We’ll recommend preservative-free options if you need frequent use.

Protect Your Eyes from Screen Fatigue

Digital devices are here to stay, but discomfort doesn’t have to be. Our optometrists are here to help you manage digital eye strain and maintain long-term eye comfort. Whether you need a new pair of computer glasses, guidance on screen use, or dry eye support, we’re just a visit away.

Book an eye exam today and take the first step toward more comfortable screen time.

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