How Do Screens Affect Vision?

Computer screens have become a part of our daily life. We use screens for gaming, creative pursuits, and business tasks. Unfortunately, prolonged exposure to screens poses numerous visual problems. At Greenwich Eye Care, our eye doctors focus on managing, correcting, and treating eye health problems. Below are a few ways screens can affect your vision.

Dry Eyes

The eye naturally blinks less during computer screen exposure. This condition causes the cornea to dehydrate due to insufficient moisture. You may also notice that after staring at a computer for a while, you feel like your eyes are burning. This is because the screen light causes the tears in the tear gland to evaporate.

Eye Strain

Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is the eye strain from extended digital screen viewing. The LED-illuminated computer screens emit blue light that fatigues and causes painful eyes. Additionally, blue light sends waking signals to the brain, impairing your brain development and disrupting your sleep patterns. This effect and the eye strain are often the sources of frequent headaches and the body fatigue computer users experience after prolonged screen viewing.

Blurry Vision

You might have noticed that your vision becomes blurry when you stare at something on a screen for an extended period. Blurry vision is part of the many symptoms of CVS. It results from reduced visual contrast, seeing through the glass, reflection from the glass, and the minimal viewing distance. Some people also experience double vision, which is a condition our eye doctors can treat.

Contact Our Eye Doctors in Old Greenwich, CT

Are you experiencing any of these symptoms? Our eye doctors will examine your eyes, track your problem, and create a treatment plan that resolves your condition. Call our team at Greenwich Eye Care today at (203) 698-5049 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.