Eyes Feeling Weird? It Could Be Due to Your Computer Use During the Pandemic

Something that the pandemic did to everyone was increase screen time and computer use. Even if you held a job that required you to still go to work away from home, you likely turned more to streaming for entertainment and Zoom or other video chat programs to talk to friends and family. If you were able to work from home or had to take classes online, your screen usage increased even more. This screen time is now being blamed for an increase in eye fatigue as optometrists report more patients coming in and complaining of symptoms. If your eyes are feeling odd, Romanoff Vision in Sylvania, OH, has appointment times available.

Why Does Screen Usage Lead to Eye Fatigue?

Staring at a digital screen is like staring at a more interesting version of a dim light bulb. You're staring into a light source, and because you're concentrating on what's on the screen, you're not removing your gaze for possibly long periods of time. This causes stress to the eyes. Your eyes can feel dry because you end up not blinking as much, and you may find your vision turning slightly blurry.

A normal amount of screen time does all that and more. The increased screen time people are having during the pandemic makes the problem worse. You can help your eyes recover by looking away from the screen every so often, focusing on something farther away, blinking, and more. Make a conscious effort to do that so that your eyes aren't subjected to that tiring light source so much.

Our Eye Doctor Can Help You Manage Eye Fatigue

If you're in Sylvania, OH, consult our eye doctor to ensure everything is going well with your eyes. If you're having issues with eye fatigue, you might benefit from computer glasses, which are glasses made with a certain close-up prescription to help you see more comfortably. Contact us at Romanoff Vision today by calling (419) 885-5556.