Screen time, eye strain, and the modern workday

If you spend most of your day on a computer, your eyes are doing more focused work than any generation before yours. Eye strain, headaches, and end-of-day dryness are now the norm — but they don't have to be.

The 20-20-20 rule

Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This single habit, done consistently, prevents most of the focusing fatigue that builds through the day.

Computer glasses are a real category

Modern computer-specific lenses are tuned for the 20-30 inch range your screens actually live at. They reduce the focusing effort and the headaches that come with it. Often a small change in prescription that makes a large difference.

Anti-reflective and blue-light coatings

An anti-reflective coating reduces glare from screens and overhead lighting — patients consistently report less fatigue. Blue-light filtering is most useful in the evening hours when it can help with sleep quality. We'll talk through the right combination for your day.

Don't ignore dryness

Screen-related dry eye is mechanical — we blink less than half as often when reading a screen. We treat dry eye actively at Partridge, and the right plan can transform how your eyes feel by 4 PM.

Schedule an exam and let's design a plan that fits your work day.