Digital Eye Strain in New York

Despite the name, digital eye strain is not caused by the digital devices themselves. In fact, digital eye strain occurs when you focus too long on one task, which is not exclusive to digital screens. You can also experience eye strain when reading, driving, or performing near detailed work like sewing or drawing.

However, extended digital device use is one of the most common causes of eye strain. This is likely because people tend to:

• Blink less while using computers, drying out the eyes.
• View digital screens at less than ideal distances or angles.
• Use devices with glare or reflection.
• Use devices with low contrast between the text and the background.

An undiagnosed and uncorrected vision problem can also exacerbate symptoms. Poor posture, a poor workstation setup, or circulating air from a fan, heating unit, or air conditioner can also make eye strain worse.

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