Why Digital Eye Strain Is Surging
If your eyes feel gritty, tired, or hard to focus after a long day on screens, you're not imagining things. Digital eye strain (also known as computer vision syndrome) is increasingly common among professionals, especially those working from home in Chandler’s tech-forward economy.
In a typical day, most of us are toggling between laptops, tablets, phones, and multiple monitors. This constant near work can force your eyes to stay focused at a single distance for long periods of time, possibly leading to symptoms such as fatigue, blurred vision, and headaches.
Below, our eye care team at Insight Eyecare & Eyewear discusses top symptoms to look out for, and what can be done to help keep your vision clear and comfortable through long days looking at digital screens and perfomring other near-vision tasks.
Top Symptoms to Watch For
- Dry, irritated, or burning eyes
- Blurred vision after screen use
- Headaches, especially near the temples or brow
- Neck or shoulder tension
- Trouble focusing when shifting gaze from screen to distance
If you’re experiencing two or more of these on a weekly basis, your eyes are asking for help.
What Really Helps: Proven Fixes and Optical Upgrades
There’s no magic bullet, but several changes can make a real difference, starting with how you use your devices.
- Follow the 20-20-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
- Adjust Lighting: Reduce glare with proper lighting and screen brightness.
- Ergonomics Matter: Set your monitor about 20–28 inches from your eyes and slightly below eye level.
But the real game-changer? A high-quality pair of glasses.
We offer blue-light filtering lenses, anti-fatigue lens designs, and even custom computer glasses that optimize focus for screen work. These are especially effective for patients in their 30s and 40s who haven’t yet needed full progressive lenses but still feel their eyes tiring out by 3 p.m.
When to Seek Help with Your Eye Health
If simple fixes don’t cut it, it’s time to come in. At Insight Eyecare & Eyewear, we’ll check your prescription, evaluate your focusing ability, and recommend solutions customized to your screen time habits.
Digital eye strain is treatable. And sometimes a small change in your eyewear makes all the difference! Book an appointment and let’s get your eyes back on track.