Helping You Manage Digital Eye Strain
Technology is a constant and often necessary part of everyday life. But staring at screens all day, whether working on a computer, scrolling your phone, or relaxing with a tablet, can be taxing on your eyes.
At Daniel Island Eye Care, we help diagnose and treat digital eye strain, helping you find relief from the discomfort associated with extensive screen use. Our team works with you to find lifestyle changes, techniques, and eyewear options to help.
Don’t let digital eye strain interfere with your productivity—contact us to schedule your appointment today!

Symptoms of Digital Eye Strain
Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, refers to a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged use of digital devices. The symptoms can vary but often include:
- Eye fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Dry eyes
- Headaches
- Neck and shoulder pain
These symptoms can affect your productivity and overall quality of life, making addressing digital eye strain with proper eye care essential.

What Causes Digital Eye Strain?
Several factors can contribute to digital eye strain, including:
- Screen time: The longer you spend on digital devices, the more likely you will experience eye strain.
- Poor lighting: Working in an environment with improper lighting, whether too dim or too bright, can strain your eyes.
- Screen glare: Glare from digital screens can make it difficult to see clearly and increase eye strain.
- Viewing distance: Sitting too close or far from your screen can force your eyes to work harder, leading to strain.
- Uncorrected vision problems: Undiagnosed or uncorrected vision issues, such as nearsightedness or astigmatism, can exacerbate the effects of digital eye strain.
How We Can Help
At Daniel Island Eye Care, we offer comprehensive eye exams that thoroughly evaluate your symptoms, screen usage habits, and overall eye health. We can recommend personalized strategies to alleviate digital eye strain based on our findings.
Many of the symptoms of digital eye strain can seem minor. If you’re experiencing symptoms, we can recommend treatments and tips that can help.
We’ll provide tips on optimizing your workstation setup to minimize strain, such as adjusting screen height, viewing distance, and lighting conditions.
Ensure your workspace is well-lit but not too bright. To reduce glare, avoid placing screens directly in front of windows.
We’ll teach you the 20-20-20 rule—every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break to look at something 20 feet away. A simple habit, the 20-20-20 rule can help significantly reduce eye fatigue.
Adjustments like increases to text size and changed contrast and brightness settings can further reduce eye strain.
These glasses are specifically designed to reduce eye strain while using digital devices. They can include features like blue light filters, anti-reflective coatings, and lenses tailored to your specific viewing distance.
If dry eyes are a significant issue, we may recommend lubricating eye drops or other treatments to keep your eyes moist and comfortable during screen use. Remind yourself to blink frequently to keep your eyes hydrated, helping to prevent dryness.
Learn more about our dry eye services here.

Address Digital Eye Strain Today
If you’re experiencing symptoms related to extended screen use, schedule an appointment at Daniel Island Eye Care today. Our team is here to help you find relief and protect your eyes so you can enjoy day-to-day life.
Let us help you manage digital eye strain with professional care and personalized treatment recommendations.

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Living with dry, irritated eyes can make even simple tasks uncomfortable. Our dedicated team of optometrists offers tailored solutions to help you find relief from dry eye. During your eye exam, we use diagnostics to uncover the cause of your dry eye symptoms and provide treatments like prescription drops, heat therapy, or lifestyle recommendations. Trust us to deliver the care you need for refreshed, hydrated vision.


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These customized treatments can improve vision and protect long-term eye health. Book your eye exam today for the first step toward clearer vision and better eye health.

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