Electronics and Your Vision

People today look at screens more than ever before. The average person spends about 11 hours every day looking at screens. Between work computers and TVs and computers and phones at home, all of this screen time has resulted in many eye problems. If you think you are having a problem related to your screen time, you need to see an eye doctor for a thorough eye exam. If you live in the greater Boston area, schedule an appointment with our optometrist, Dr. Fox at Eyes Over Copley.

Digital Eye Strain

Digital eye strain is an eye problem that is getting more and more common. The average day today includes many hours of looking at digital screens, and this can cause eye strain. The more time you spend looking at screens, the worse your vision can become. This condition can cause you to suffer from headaches, strained eyes, neck pain, shoulder pain, and blurry vision. There are several ways to treat this condition, including every twenty minutes taking a break for twenty seconds by looking at something that is twenty feet away.

Dry Eye

Looking at screens for long periods can also cause a condition called dry eye. With this condition, the slower blinking rate that occurs when we look at our screens contributes to eyes that are achy, itchy, and may have a burning sensation. With this condition, the tears produced by the eyes may not be enough to keep them lubricated, and that dryness causes irritation. Our eye doctor can diagnose this condition and recommend treatment to make your eyes feel and function better.

Find Quality Eye Care at Eyes Over Copley

If electronic devices have changed your vision or given you aching eyes, headaches, and more, it's time for an eye exam with our optometrist. If you live in the greater Boston area, call us today at 617-859-0630 to schedule a comprehensive eye exam with Dr. Fox at Eyes Over Copley.