12/20/2025
Learn how to minimize digital eye strain!
Digital Eye Strain: A Modern-Day Struggle
By Neha Kumar, MD
Before your feet even hit the ground in the morning, your eyes are already hard at work. Whether you’re answering endless emails, searching for the perfect dinner recipe, or getting a head start on holiday shopping, screens demand our attention all day long. In fact, studies show that the average working-age adult in the U.S. spends about seven hours per day in front of a screen.
The result? Many people experience dry, irritated eyes, blurry vision, and headaches—symptoms of a condition experts call digital eye strain or computer vision syndrome. These symptoms often creep in subtly, making them easy to dismiss as simple fatigue or stress. But over time, they can significantly affect productivity, mood, and overall well-being.
Since most of us aren’t giving up our devices anytime soon, here are some simple ways to protect your eyes and ease symptoms of digital strain. Use this link to continue reading this article https://thewomensjournal.com/digital-eye-strain-a-modern-day-struggle/
Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.A.