Lower your screen
Keep the center of your computer screen 4–8 inches below your eyes.
Healthy screen habits
Simple, practical ways to protect your eyes from the strain of long hours on computers, smartphones and other digital screens.
Understand the condition
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is the complex of eye and vision-related problems associated with computer or smartphone use, affecting millions of people. The primary symptoms are eyestrain, blurred vision, dry and irritated eyes, tired eyes, redness, teary eyes and headaches. Neck and backaches can also be related to the way that we use our eyes at the computer.
Staring at a computer screen causes a significant reduction in the normal blink rate. As a result, washing of the corneal surface and removal of accumulated dust, debris and tear waste products is delayed. Their longer contact time with the cornea can produce ocular-surface problems and eye fatigue.
The following steps can help alleviate your symptoms and make screen time more comfortable.
Eye strain
Blurred vision
Dry or irritated eyes
Tired eyes and redness
Head, neck or backaches
Work comfortably
Build these simple habits into your day to reduce digital eye strain and support comfortable vision.
Keep the center of your computer screen 4–8 inches below your eyes.
Maintain correct posture with adequate room lighting and convenient placement of the mouse and keyboard.
If you are near an AC or air vent, try to eliminate the flow of air directly past your eyes.
Low humidity or fumes can aggravate dry eyes. Fix these conditions in your workplace where possible.
Concentrate on blinking whenever you begin to sense symptoms of dry or irritated eyes.
Every once in a while, close your eyes and gently roll them behind your closed eyelids.
After every 20 minutes of screen use, focus at 20 feet for 20 seconds to relax your eye muscles.
Re-wet and lubricate your eyes with artificial tears as recommended by your eye doctor.
The easiest habit to remember
These small, regular breaks help relax the eye muscles and prevent eye fatigue during extended screen use.
Know when to get help
You should seek professional eye care if symptoms persist. Many computer users need glasses for computer work that are different from the glasses they use for their other common visual needs.
The prescription or lens design may be different. A thorough check-up by an ophthalmologist is essential to identify and treat the factors contributing to the problem.
Our eye-care team can help identify the reasons behind persistent discomfort and guide you towards the right solution.
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