Digital Eye Fatigue

How Our Daily Device Use Is Affecting Our Vision

No doubt about it, vision is our primary sense, but most people take our eyes for granted. As we rely more on digital devices throughout our lives, our eyes are feeling the fatigue.

What is Eye Fatigue^2,5

The technical term is asthenopia, but you may know it as eye fatigue, eye strain, or maybe computer vision syndrome.

Did you know?

Computer Vision Syndrome is a type of eye fatigue that began to be diagnosed as personal computers became more commonplace.

Causes^2,5,7

Extended use of digital devices: TVs computers, and smartphones.

Exposure to bright light/glare.

Long periods of activities that demand focus and concentration.

Straining to see in very dim light.

Symptoms^2,4,5,6,7

Dry eyes

Difficulty focusing

Sore irritated eyes

Headache

Eyes that are slow to focus

Excessive tears

Blurred or double vision

Increased light sensitivity

Pain in neck, shoulders or back

Tiredness

Who Has It?^1,4,6,7

As many as

report eye fatigue symptoms

00%

of people who

work

primarily

on computers

8 in 10

European millenials experience digital device related eye fatigue.⁸

Typical Sufferers

Social Media Mandy

Tiny Print Peter

Gaming Genius Gary

Streaming Queen Samantha

Office Star Stuart

A Day in the Life of Your Eyes

7AM: Eyes and shine

With alarm, social media, and email all built into one convenient device, our eyes get a full workout as soon as they open each day.

9AM: Beast mode

Spreadsheets, presentations, teleconferences, and long PDFs. Success is built upon the hard work of strained eyeballs.

NOON: POWER LUNCH

Stock tips, celebrity gossip, a funny email forward – our eyes are never too far away from latest and greatest.

6PM: POST-WORK HUSTLE

Now available on a tiny screen near you: a connected lifestyle – blink and you’ll miss it.

8PM: BINGE O’CLOCK

We may only have 2 eyes but that doesn’t stop us from dividing our time between 3 screens. Shows don’t binge-watch themselves, and our Instagram feeds need us.

MIDNIGHT: ONE LAST RAID

Our final chance to level up before the day is done. Eyes on target. GO! GO! GO!

LAND OF ZZZs: A QUICK TRIP

Only a few hours of shut-eye before we get more screen time!

Alleviating Eye Fatigue^2,3,5,6,7

Rest and relax

Shut off the screen and give your eyes a break.

Book an eye exam

Check with an eye care professional to see if you need corrective lenses.

Correct your vision

Find the right lens if you need vision correction.

Focus on eye-gonomics

Maintain proper distance & angle between your screen and your eyes.

Blink!

Make a conscious effort to blink more frequently!

20-20-20 Rule

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Benefits of Alleviating Eye Fatigue

Less irritated

More productive

Less sluggish

More relaxed

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Digital Eye Fatigue

What is Eye Fatigue2,5

Causes2,5,7

Symptoms2,4,5,6,7

Who Has It?1,4,6,7