Whether you are working on that report that’s due tomorrow or just trying to catch up on some binge-worthy TV, digital eye strain can make it difficult to enjoy the devices you love! But how does it happen, and what can you do to alleviate your symptoms?
The EyeZone team is ready to help you find the relief you deserve. If you are struggling with digital eye strain, please give us a call today or book your appointment online!
Digital eye strain is the feeling of over-tired, watery, and irritated eyes after spending a lot of time focusing on an up-close object.
While devices can contribute to digital eye strain, digital devices aren’t actually solely responsible for causing your symptoms. In fact, doing any up-close work (like reading, for example) for a long time can lead to eye strain, regardless if you are looking at a screen or not! Digital eye strain can cause a range of symptoms, including:
If you are at home, at work, or in the classroom, the 20-20-20 rule can provide you with quick relief from eye strain.
Every 20 minutes, spend 20 seconds looking at an object about 20 feet away. This exercise relaxes your eye muscles and gives you a chance to blink.
Eye drops and artificial tears are the go-to answer for most eye strain problems. However, we recommend checking with our doctors before using any over-the-counter products.
Even adjusting how you sit at your desk can help alleviate eye strain symptoms. Whenever you sit at your workstation, make sure you:
Eye strain does not need to take control of your life. If you’re struggling with eye strain symptoms, please book an appointment with us today and find the relief you deserve.
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Find us S Arlington Avenue. Access our parking from Marsh Avenue, just south of our building.
MON- WED 8:00AM (CLOSE FOR LUNCH 12:00-12:45)
CLOSE 5:00PM
THURS 10:00AM (CLOSE FOR LUNCH 1:00-1:45)
CLOSE 6:00PM
FRI 8:00 (CLOSE FOR LUNCH 12:00-12:30 )
CLOSE 3:00PM
Find our location on the NE corner of South McCarran Blvd. We offer spacious parking around our entire building.
Find us right next to Sierra Pediatrics. We offer parking behind our building.
Find our location in beautiful Carson City Plaza. Parking is plentiful around our building!
Find us at the Kingsbury Center. We offer plentiful parking in front of our location.
Find our Fallon location right on Maine Street. Parking is available in front of our building.
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