Digital Eye Strain [English]

  Findings show that 80%of respondents say pandemic    -prompted  screen time put their eyes in "Overdrive ".

Most of the people says their eyes are not well as before. Over half of the respondent report  looking at a computer most of the day, every day, say the findings, adding that nearly 2 in 3 experience some  degree of eye discomfort on a daily basis. Eighty percent would be willing schedule routine computer breaks to relieve digital eye strain. It needs urgent medical attention. In the survey, more than half of respondents defined a "Digital detox. "as a break from screen time. However, there are other ways to relieve your eyes other than stepping away from screens completely.

Finding relief from digital eye strain"...--

Digital eye strain can  occur from prolonged and frequent use of screens, which engages our near vision, and exposes us to the blue lights emitted by screens. Symptoms can appear as watery, dry, sore  eyes, blurred vision and headaches. Although around 65% report experiencing eye discomfort on daily basis., half of Americans sometimes miss their annual exams or never go, according to the survey.

Even if you have perfect vision, prolonged screen time- pandemic - related or not-- can tire out your eyes. During an eye exam, your doctor may suggest a computer lens or blue light - reducing anti reflective lens coating that can help reduce your exposer and combat digital eye strain. If you don't wear prescription glasses, non prescription lenses with blue light -reducing anti reflective coating can be used..

In the 20-20 rule, where every 20 minutes, you take 20 seconds to look at something 20 feet away. This will help to reset your focus and help your eyes feel less fatigued due to digital eye strain. Blinking more frequently also help to relieve discomfort by moistening your eyes.

Keeping an eye out for kids :-

The survey found that more than half of parents are worried about the effects of their children increased screen time. Men are more likely than women to be worried about their children 's eyes and, when it comes to millennial dead, 6 in 10 are concerned about their children's vision due to increased screen time.

Eye care is health care, and through a comprehensive eye exam, an eye doctor can detect early sign of serious health conditions like diabetes and hypertension.