National Eye Health Week

Monica Coelho • January 10, 2023

A Helpful Guide for Screen Users

This week we are celebrating National Eye Health Week and as a result of that we want to give our patients/followers some tips on how to use screen time. Long periods of screen time with no breaks can really do some damage. The harmful blue light present in devices can be damaging for our eye health and bring serious complications along the way.

So what can you do to minimize visual distress?
1. Use your glasses : If glasses were prescribed during your visit to the Optician and advised to be used on screen time, you should definitely listen to them. By wearing your glasses, your eyes will not struggle to see properly and will feel less stress;
2. Get Anti Reflection Coating : The anti-reflection coating protects our eyes from the damaging blue light and also reflects the glare from all artificial lights. This makes your vision look sharper as there is no glare staying on the lenses;
3. Make sure to take frequent breaks : Use the rule of 20-20-20 - Look away from your device every 20 minutes for 20 seconds on something 20 feet away. This will help your eyes to rest from continues concentration on the device you are looking at;
4. Customise you screen settings : Make sure the light is not to bright as that will tire your eyes quicker. The monitor should be at an arm length away and should be positioned at eye level. Always select a font size of 12pts or above, anything that feels comfortable at that distance so you don't feel your eyes trying to squint to see better;
5. Keep blinking : Even if we don't notice, our blink rate can fall by 60% when we are concentrating on monitors. Shutting your eyes for a few seconds and rolling your eyeballs around with them still closed can give you some instant refresh;
6. Stay hydrated ! Dehydration can increase symptoms of screen fatigue, so make sure to always have your water handy;
7. Regular Eye Examination s - Last but not least, make sure to follow the recall for your eye tests according to your opticians. Anyone >16 years old should have their eyes tested every 2 years, unless your Optician advises you otherwise.

So if you are having any trouble with your vision, if you are due for an eye examination or if you never had one before, why not contact us and get that booked? Our team would be delighted to see you. You can find our contacts below:

Dagenham
dagenham@careoptics.co.uk
0208 592 6060

Woodford
woodford@careoptics.co.uk
0203 551 6075

Remember - At Care Optics - Eye Care, We Care

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