Can blue light glasses help to alleviate digital eye strain?
In our ever-increasing digital world, digital eye strain is a growing problem, affecting both parents and children alike. It refers to the uncomfortable symptoms that result from looking at screens for prolonged periods. Since the pandemic, one in 3 people in the UK has noticed deteriorated vision because of increased screen time.
Read on to discover the effects of digital eye strain, how it is caused and how blue light glasses can help alleviate symptoms.
Digital eye strain causes
Digital eye strain results when the eyes are intensely focused on a task for a long period. For example, children studying for exams or adults who frequently use digital screens are susceptible to developing this condition.
In addition, some of the main causes of digital eye strain include reading without resting your eyes, exposure to bright lights, driving for extended periods, fatigue, stress and straining to see in dim lighting.
Symptoms of digital eye strain
While digital eye strain isn’t sight-threatening, it can cause prolonged discomfort that can make it difficult to get through the day. Some symptoms to watch out for include:
- Headaches
- Eye discomfort
- Trouble focusing
- Red or watery eyes
- Blurred or double vision
- Dry eyes
- Twitching eyelids
- Sensitivity to light
The good news is, you don’t have to silently suffer from digital eye strain. Blue light glasses are specifically designed to protect your eyes from blue light exposure. Thanks to a special anti-reflection coating, they’re able to filter blue light rays to stop them from entering your eye and causing potential damage. This reduces glare, provides enhanced clarity, and reduces visual discomfort – all of which contribute to soothing digital eye strain.
Wearing blue light glasses will allow you to have the best concentration possible for when you are working and studying as they help relax your eyes which will improve your sleep and allow your body to function properly.
Get in touch
If you are suffering from any of the digital eye strain symptoms mentioned above, book an eye exam to get a pair of blue light lenses of your own.