Navigating The Digital World
In the digital age, screens are integral to our daily lives. From work to entertainment, we spend countless hours staring at computers, tablets, and smartphones. While these devices are essential, they can also take a toll on our eyes, leading to digital eye strain. 2020 Eyewear offers solutions to help alleviate this strain and protect your vision.
What is Blue Light?
Blue light is a high-energy visible (HEV) light emitted by digital screens, LED lighting, and the sun. While natural exposure to blue light during the day can help regulate our sleep-wake cycle, prolonged exposure, especially from screens, can cause digital eye strain and disrupt sleep patterns.
The Effects of Digital Devices on Your Eyes
Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, occurs when your eyes get tired from prolonged use of digital devices. The constant focusing and refocusing required by screen use can overwork the eye muscles, leading to discomfort and vision problems. This condition is exacerbated by the glare, poor contrast, and flickering of screens, as well as poor posture and ergonomics.
Symptoms of Digital Eye Strain
Common symptoms of digital eye strain include:
- Eye discomfort and fatigue
- Dry, itchy, or watery eyes
- Blurred or double vision
- Headaches
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Difficulty focusing on the screen
- Increased sensitivity to light
How 2020 Eyewear’s Computer Glasses Can Help
Computer glasses are designed to reduce digital eye strain and improve comfort during extended screen use. Here’s how they work:
- Blue Light Filtering: They filter out a significant portion of blue light emitted by screens, reducing glare and improving visual comfort.
- Anti-Reflective Coating: This coating minimises reflections and glare from screens and overhead lighting, making it easier to focus on the screen.
- Optimised Lens Power: Computer glasses can be customised with lenses that are optimised for the distance between your eyes and the screen, reducing the effort needed to focus and minimising strain.
- Enhanced Contrast: The lenses can enhance contrast, making reading text and seeing details on the screen easier, thereby reducing eye fatigue.
Ergonomic Tips for Preventing Digital Eye Strain
In addition to wearing computer glasses, following these ergonomic tips can help:
- Keep your screen at arm's length (about 50 to 60 cm) from your eyes and slightly below eye level.
- Ensure your workspace is well-lit, but avoid harsh lighting that creates glare on the screen.
- Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet (6m) away for at least 20 seconds to relax your eye muscles.
- Blinking helps keep your eyes moist and reduces dryness. Make a conscious effort to blink more.
- Increase text size and adjust contrast settings to reduce eye strain.
- Ensure your chair supports your back and promotes good posture.
Visit us in Burpengary to explore our range of computer glasses and receive personalised advice on reducing digital eye strain. Our optometrists will help you find the perfect solution to keep your eyes comfortable and healthy.
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