Thanks to VSP Optometrist Dr. Nathan Bonilla Warford, you won't be crying by the time you reach the end of your online shopping list this holiday season. Utilize Dr. Warford's tips to keep your peepers peppy while you browse digital shops or WM online!
Easy Tips to Avoid Digital Device Eye Strain
- Blink Often: When looking at a computer or hand-held digital device, it’s common for you to blink two to three times less than you normally would. This can lead to “dry eye.” Blinking bathes your eyes in tears, and tears are naturally therapeutic for the eyes.
- The 20/20/20 Rule: When spending long periods in front of a digital device, every 20 minutes, spend 20 seconds looking at something 20 feet away to allow your eyes to rest.
- Ensure Proper Lighting: Poor lighting often causes eye strain. To help ease the strain on your eyes, keep bright lighting overhead to a minimum and position your desk lamp to shine on your desk, and not at you.
- Use computer vision glasses. Even if you have near perfect vision, computer vision glasses can ease eye strain from prolonged use of a digital device.
- Get your eyes checked! An annual eye exam is a must! Talk to your doctor about your digital usage and if you are experiencing symptoms that include headaches, backaches, dry eyes, etc.
