Digital eye strain, sometimes known as Computer Vision Syndrome, is hardly a new issue in our society. However, it may seem more pronounced now since so many of us have shifted to remote work. Schools, too, require students and teachers to spend more time on computers as they have shifted to using technology for instruction. […]
People have been talking about blue light and its impact on eye health for many years now. But the problem just keeps getting bigger. As we spend more and more time at our screens, many of us are rightly asking questions about how that impacts our eyes. Most of these questions have to do with […]
The year 2020 marked a new era of work for many people across the globe. As the COVID-19 pandemic sent most office workers home, remote work became the reality across most industries. And, for many of us, this has become the “new normal.” After all, once companies realized how much money they could save by […]
If your eyes are feeling tired after a long day of work, you aren’t alone. And, it might just be that you didn’t get enough sleep last night. But, if this discomfort becomes a regular problem and it is coupled with some other symptoms, it may be something a bit more serious: computer vision syndrome, […]
One of the biggest changes in education that occurred due to the pandemic was the shift to more digital learning than ever. Teachers had to rely on programs like Google Classroom or Schoology to access their students during lockdowns, and now that we have mostly returned to in-person education, many teachers have stuck with assigning […]
Sight might be considered our most-used sense. If you don’t believe us, try to think of the steps in your daily routine that don’t include sight. Pretty difficult, right? Clearly, vision is essential to our everyday lives. However, it’s also a sense we often forget needs sharpening. Beyond doing things to actively improve your vision, […]
Most people know the feeling. You stayed up too late last night, once again. Maybe it was because your Netflix binge was getting too good, or you just couldn’t put your book down. Or, maybe your kids or pet had a tough night. Either way, you stumble into the office, toss back the strongest coffee […]
Nearsightedness, which is also referred to as myopia, occurs when closely viewed objects are seen clearly while objects viewed farther away are blurry. Millions of people suffer from nearsightedness. Fortunately, it is a condition that can be treated without resorting to corrective lenses or surgery, such as LASIK. Close work, whether it be sitting too […]
As the changing seasons bring more wind and changes in weather, you may notice that your eyes feel drier. Or, perhaps you’ve been struggling with dry eye for a long time. Chronic dry eye is a condition that occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears. It can cause sufferers to experience itchiness, blurred vision, […]
In a recent study, Microsoft found that the average worker spends seven hours a day in front of the computer. That’s more time than many people sleep. It’s no wonder that as our dependence on technology has grown, so have different technology-related health issues. One of the most prominent is Computer Vision Syndrome, or CVS. […]
