What does your technology do for you? Today, we can order dinner, buy concert tickets, chat with friends, play games, and even work, all from any device with a screen. Smartphones, gaming consoles, computers, and tablets make our lives more convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, there are some drawbacks to increased screen time. It\u2019s almost impossible to get away from devices at school, work, or home, and as a result, many Canadians experience discomfort related to digital eye strain. Too much screen time can also affect how kids\u2019 eyes develop, linking to an\u00a0increased risk of myopia\u00a0(nearsightedness).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, refers to a group of ocular issues stemming from too much time spent using digital devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re experiencing eye discomfort after staring at your screen, we can help. We\u2019ll assess your screen habits and provide some strategies to mitigate your discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a few common symptoms associated with digital eye strain, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often, symptoms will\u00a0alleviate\u00a0when you take a screen break. But, discomfort will return once you\u2019re in front of a digital device again. To find relief in the long term, you\u2019ll need to implement some mitigation strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s also important to visit your optometrist to help detect any other conditions that might affect your eye comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mitigation Strategies<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Adjusting your work area, taking intentional screen breaks, and ensuring you have sufficient lighting while using your digital device are all strategies that can help reduce digital eye strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ergonomics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lighting Levels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n The 20-20-20 Rule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What does your technology do for you? Today, we can order dinner, buy concert tickets, chat with friends, play games, and even work, all from any device with a screen. Smartphones, gaming consoles, computers, and tablets make our lives more convenient. But, there are some drawbacks to increased screen time. It\u2019s almost impossible to get […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[20,19,21,18],"class_list":["post-232","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-kids","tag-screentime","tag-children-and-screen","tag-digital-screen-based-eye-strain"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/seewelleyecare.in\/clinic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/seewelleyecare.in\/clinic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/seewelleyecare.in\/clinic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seewelleyecare.in\/clinic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seewelleyecare.in\/clinic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=232"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/seewelleyecare.in\/clinic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":235,"href":"https:\/\/seewelleyecare.in\/clinic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232\/revisions\/235"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seewelleyecare.in\/clinic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/seewelleyecare.in\/clinic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=232"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seewelleyecare.in\/clinic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=232"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seewelleyecare.in\/clinic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Symptoms of Digital Eye Strain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Office (or classroom) ergonomics and proper posture can help you stay comfortable while using digital devices. While you\u2019re at your desk, be sure to sit upright with your feet flat on the floor. Your shoulders should not be rounded or hunched, and your neck should align with your torso.
Keep devices at eye level and your keyboard and mouse near enough to prevent reaching.
Remind kids to keep their backs lined up with their chairs, or imagine keeping their backs straight as a tree.<\/summary>\nIf you\u2019re reading on your digital device, increase the font size to minimize squinting. Contrast and colour tones should also be set to maximize your comfort.
Talk to your child about what font size feels most comfortable for them and help them make appropriate contrast adjustments.<\/summary>\nThe light levels around you and on your device can help prevent digital eye strain. Turn down your screen\u2019s brightness to match the lighting levels of your surroundings. If the light from the room is reflected in your screen, the glare can also contribute to eye strain.
Anti-glare screens are available for your device\u2019s display, and glasses with an anti-reflective coating can help.
Remind your kids to turn on the lights in dark rooms to avoid tired eyes.<\/summary>\nWhen you\u2019re concentrating on your work, it might be challenging to take a break, but following the\u00a0 20-20-20 rule can help relax your eyes. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This helps give your eyes refocus, reducing strain.
Set a reminder on your phone or set up parental controls on your kid\u2019s device for scheduled breaks and screen time limits.<\/summary>\n