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Digital Eye Strain Relief | Eye Concepts North Sydney

Suffering from digital eye strain? Our experts offer advice & treatment for this growing problem. Click to book online now or visit one of our locations.

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Digital Eye Strain Relief & Symptoms

From early morning until late at night we are using all kinds of digital devices, for work as well as for recreation. Think about laptops, tablets, smartphones and televisions. As we access most of these devices at a short distance, our eyes are increasingly exposed to the light emitted by the screens of those devices. Moreover, this requires our eyes to switch continuously between photos, illustrations and text or follow moving images.

The Cause of Digital Eye Strain

Blue Light
LCD and LED computer and television screens, smartphones, tablets and GPS devices all emit blue light, also known as high energy visible light.  As the quality of such screens improves continuously, their blue light emission is increasing. Although blue light in itself is a natural phenomenon – it is present in daylight and helps us to stay awake – excessive amounts can have an adverse effect and cause eye strain and fatigue.

Reduced Blinking Rate
When a person stares at a screen for an extended period of time, they blink much less than they normally would, 66 percent less. This will cause eyes to feel tired and dry.

Repetitive Eye Movement
When working in front of a computer screen, the eyes repeat the same movement over and over. This is quite similar to carpal tunnel syndrome. A person working at a computer will look at the screen, then down at a keyboard, then back to the screen. The screen adds flicker, contrast, and glare, causing the eye muscles to work harder.

Uncorrected Vision Problems
Uncorrected vision problems, such as long-sightedness, inadequate eye coordination, and astigmatism can increase the likelihood of digital eye strain. If these problems are not addressed, the eye strain will recur or continue, and the symptoms can worsen.

The Symptoms

Unfortunately, 50-90 percent of people who work with computers have at least some of the symptoms of digital eye strain. Symptoms include more than dry, tired eyes.

  • Eye watering

  • Blurred or double vision

  • Neck or shoulder pain

  • Light sensitivity

  • Aching eyes

  • Headaches

Digital Eye Strain Solutions

At Eye Concepts North Sydney, we provide a number of lens solutions to our customers to prevent or diminish digital eye strain. For examples, anti-fatigue lenses with an enhanced lower portion of the lens, designed to ease eye strain caused by close reading distances and viewing small text on handheld devices, and BlueControl in combination with HOYA’s unsurpassed Diamond Finish anti-reflection coating. This durable coating layer offers 75% more scratch resistance than its predecessors and adds even more comfort to lens wearers.

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Eye Concepts North Sydney
Shop C04, Greenwood Plaza
Cnr of Miller Street & Pacific Highway
North Sydney NSW 2060
P: (02) 9922 2057

Opening Hours:
Monday: 9am-5:30pm
Tuesday: 9am-5:30pm
Wednesday: 9am-5:30pm
Thursday: 9am-7pm
Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-2pm
Sunday: CLOSED