{"id":14031,"date":"2021-06-16T04:58:15","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T04:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=14031"},"modified":"2022-01-20T07:44:16","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T07:44:16","slug":"5-tips-for-covid19-and-eyestrain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/covid-19\/5-tips-for-covid19-and-eyestrain\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for COVID19 and Eyestrain"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Due to COVID-19, the amount of \u2018screen time\u2019 has increased significantly, as online education and Zoom are now part of everyday life<\/b>.<\/h2>\n<p>Almost 60 percent of people who use computers and digital devices daily experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/guide-to-blurry-vision-and-headaches\/digital-eye-strain\/\">digital eye strain,<\/a> including sore eyes, headaches, tiredness or loss of concentration.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 5 tips to reduce your risk of eye strain affecting your daily life:<\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Frequent eye exams<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Let your eye doctor know if you are experiencing any symptoms listed above. Frequent eye exams are the most important thing you can do to reduce the impact eye strain is having on your life.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Reduce glare<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Glare from light reflecting off walls and finished surfaces, as well as reflections on your computer screen also can cause eye strain. Using an anti-glare screen on your screen may also reduce reelected glare off the display.<\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Avoid dry eyes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/\">Dry eyes<\/a> are common when using computers for extended length of time. When using a computer the eyes can dry out, due to blinking less often and air conditioning. When staring at a screen, people blink less frequently, up to 66% less than they normally do and tears can also evaporate due to air conditioning.<\/p>\n<p>If you experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/\">dry eye<\/a> symptoms, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>schedule an appointment <\/b><\/a>with an eye doctor near you to discuss artificial tears or other eye lubricants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-protection-at-home\/protecting-your-eyes-from-blue-light\/\">Protecting your Eyes from Blue Light<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2><b>4. Walk away<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>To reduce your risk for computer vision syndrome and neck, back and shoulder pain, it is recommended to walk away &#8211; from your screen. Taking frequent screen breaks at least one 10-minute break every hour, will allow your eyes to relax.<\/p>\n<p>During these breaks, stand up, walk for 5 minutes, and also stretch your arms, legs, back, neck and shoulders to reduce tension and muscle fatigue.<\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Computer glasses<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Customized computer glasses can be prescribed by eye doctors, these often provide the greatest relief from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/guide-to-blurry-vision-and-headaches\/digital-eye-strain\/\">digital eye strain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Computer glasses also are a good choice if you wear bifocals or progressive lenses, because these lenses generally are not optimal for the distance to your computer screen.<\/p>\n<p>Computer glasses can also include blue light lenses and anti-reflective (AR) coating, which also reduces glare.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1626426910626000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF0g4kHSo2tmNbyXUe5jLhadUka6A\">Guide to Eye Exams<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you experience scratchy, dry eye whilst using a computer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>schedule an appointment <\/b><\/a>with an eye doctor near you to discuss artificial tears or other eye lubricants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Due to COVID-19, the amount of \u2018screen time\u2019 has increased significantly, as online education and Zoom are now part of everyday life. 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