Eye Health In Digital Era

Eye Health in Digital Era.            In today’s world, nearly every age of student and every type of occupation requires the use of smartphones, computers, tablets, and TVs.         We spend most of our waking moments with our eyes glued to a screen and while this online connection offers efficiency in our everyday lives, it can put undue stress and strain on our eyes. This was previously called computer vision syndrome or, more commonly known now as digital eye strain. Digital Eye Strain         Digital eye strain is a group of symptoms resulting from the use of computers and other digital devices. Nearly 60% of Americans notice some form of digital eye strain.      Individuals may experience ocular dryness due to the fact that our blinks are often incomplete and our blink rate is reduced when in front of a screen. In fact, our blink rate is reduced to about one-third in comparison to n...