The Digital Strain of Today’s Life

Technology has changed the way we live. We spend hours of our day watching television or looking at our smartphones. For those whose jobs require them to be in front of a computer, daily screen time could skyrocket to over half of their waking hours. While computers have made our lives easier, they have become a challenge for our eyes and our bodies.

You may notice how tired you feel after spending all day sitting in front of a computer screen. Even with the best office chair and proper sitting position you still end your day feeling sore, exhausted, and experience trouble focusing. This is likely due to digital eye strain, or computer vision syndrome.

Computer Vision Syndrome

Our eyes were designed to change focus between distance and near. When they’re locked onto a screen just a few feet away, it challenges the muscles to hold their position for long periods of time. It would be like trying to hold your arms above your head for hours on end. At first, it seems like it’s an easy task, but before long you’ll feel those muscles shake and you might even break into a sweat. Your eyes face the same struggles each day spent in front of a computer.