Digital Eye Strain in North York

Name: Finch Avenue Optometry
Address: 244 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M2R 1M7
Telephone: (416) 222-7788

Give Your Eyes a Much Needed Break

Digital devices play a significant role in our daily lives. However, prolonged device use can cause considerable stress on our eyes and eye muscles, causing discomfort and fatigue.

Symptoms of digital eye strain include:

Sore, tired eyes
Overly watery eyes
Blurry vision
Sore neck, back, or shoulders
Difficulty concentrating
Headaches
Sensitivity to light

Please visit us for a comprehensive eye exam if you are experiencing sudden changes in your vision. We can help you manage symptoms associated with digital eye strain and recommend lifestyle changes to reduce eye strain going forward.

Things to Consider

If you have trouble focusing or have blurry vision, you may have an undiagnosed refractive error. Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism can affect your vision at various distances. Using digital devices for prolonged periods without adequate breaks can exacerbate symptoms and cause significant discomfort.

If you suspect you may need eyeglasses or contact lenses, please book an appointment for a thorough evaluation.

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Tips to Decrease Discomfort

Have a Proper Set Up

Setting can affect how hard your eyes, eye muscles, and brain have to work to focus on digital devices and screens. Some guidelines that can help reduce strain include:

Keeping your screen around an arm’s length from your eyes and around 20 degrees below eye level
Positioning your screen and devices to avoid glare or apply an anti-glare cover
Using devices in a well-lit room
Keeping your screen free from fingerprints and dust

The 20-20-20 Rule

When using digital devices for long periods, it is essential to remember to take breaks. The 20-20-20 rule helps to give the eyes a chance to refocus and relax. Every 20 minutes, take 20 seconds to focus on something 20 feet away. Resting your eyes with the 20-20-20 rule works in the same way as getting up and stretching your legs after sitting for a long time.

Additionally, remember to blink! On average, we blink 12 times per minute. However, when we are focusing on digital devices, we tend to blink only 5 times per minute. Blinking can keep the eyes lubricated and reduce discomfort.

We are happy to evaluate your eyes if you are experiencing symptoms of digital eye strain. Please give us a call if you have any questions!

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As always, I am pleased with the service provided by the staff of Dr. George Papadakis. The front line staff are always courteous & knowledgeable about the products offered at the centre. The clinic is clean & the staff always sanitizing equipments before & after use. Dr. George Papadakis is a caring & knowledgeable eye doctor. He is very up to date with new treatments & equipments in his field. He always take time to explain thoroughly during examination. My family & I are very lucky to have Dr. Papadakis as our eye doctor.

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Friendly staff, that did a great job of working with my unagreeable 3 year old to get his first eye examination.

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