Digital Eye Strain Could Become An Epidemic

Well, maybe not an epidemic, but more and more people are feeling the effects.

How many devices are you staring at throughout the day? Computer, I-Pod, smartphone? They add up.

And they can add up to poor eyesight as well as headaches and neck and back strain.

In fact, some studies show that close to 8 in 10 Americans who suffer from what is termed "digital eye strain" do use more than two devises at once.

Some of the symptoms of digital eye strain include blurred vision, irritated eyes, neck and back pain and headaches.

Most of the reason for these ailments is staring at the screen.

There is a solution. You can get prescription glasses, or follow the 20-20-20 rule.

Dr. Lee of Park Slope Eye says the rule involves;

“For every 20 minutes that you’re working up close take a 20 second break to look at something 20 feet further away and that just allows your eyes to refresh and start back fresh,”

Other things you might want to try are getting yearly eye exams, and changing your font to a larger size.