Digital Eye Strain Relief in Edmonton

Is Digital Eye Strain Getting in Your Way?

We all spend a lot of time with our digital devices. It’s our way of staying connected, staying entertained, and staying up-to-date with the world around us. However, too much time with these devices can cause discomfort to your eyes.

If you’re finding yourself struggling with watery, irritated eyes while using your device, you may be experiencing digital eye strain. Our team can help you find solutions that deliver results, and all you have to do is book your appointment!

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What is Digital Eye Strain?

Despite what the name suggests, digital devices don’t specifically cause digital eye strain. Even though factors like screen brightness can contribute to your discomfort, eye strain is generally caused by performing close-up work over long periods. These symptoms are exacerbated if you have uncorrected refractive errors like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

When you’re focusing, you tend to blink less. When you don’t blink, your tears evaporate and aren’t replenished, resulting in symptoms like:

Sore eyes
Dry eyes
Headaches
Light sensitivity
Difficulty focusing
Blurry vision or double vision
Overly watery or teary eyes

Managing Digital Eye Strain

Eye Drops

Eye drops are one of the most common ways to manage digital eye strain. We recommend speaking to your eye doctor before using over-the-counter products to ensure you don’t use any eye drops that could damage or harm your eyes.