12/22/2025
From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, more and more of us are connected to our smartphones, tablets, computers or other digital devices. That means we have a lot of eyes glued to a lot of screens. 📱👀
If you’re one of the 90% of adults who spend two or more hours a day in front of some type of screen, there’s something you should know: You could be at risk for digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome. 🏥👁️👁️😵
It’s a problem that’s occurring with increasing frequency, even in children. Symptoms can include
🔶Dry
🔶Red and irritated eyes
🔶Fatigue
🔶Eye strain
🔶Blurred vision
🔶Trouble focusing
🔶Headaches
🔶Neck and shoulder pain.
Digital Eye Strain: More Common Than You Think📱🖥️💻
Spending long periods of time focused on digital devices can reduce your blink rate by up to 66% on average, leading to dry, itchy or burning eyes. Other factors include font size, your posture, your computer settings, and the amount of blue light your screen emits.
Tomorrow we will look at what these measures are to protect our eyes from Digital Eye Strain.
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