March 27, 2025

Digital Eye Strain: Your Guide to Prevention and Relief - AI Podcast

11 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Digital eye strain affects 55% to 81% of screen users, causing blurred vision, tired eyes, headaches and neck pain due to extended exposure to digital devices
Environmental factors like improper lighting, workspace setup and screen positioning contribute to eye strain and worsen symptoms
Taking regular breaks and limiting screen time help reduce eye strain by resting eye muscles and normalizing blink rates
Nutrition plays a key role in eye health, with anthocyanins from berries and carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin) from egg yolks acting as natural blue light filters
Digital strain extends beyond eyes to overall health, causing sleep disturbances, musculoskeletal issues and even skin conditions like "screen dermatitis"

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By Dr. Mercola

4.7

14201,420 ratings

March 27, 2025

11 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Digital eye strain affects 55% to 81% of screen users, causing blurred vision, tired eyes, headaches and neck pain due to extended exposure to digital devices
Environmental factors like improper lighting, workspace setup and screen positioning contribute to eye strain and worsen symptoms
Taking regular breaks and limiting screen time help reduce eye strain by resting eye muscles and normalizing blink rates
Nutrition plays a key role in eye health, with anthocyanins from berries and carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin) from egg yolks acting as natural blue light filters
Digital strain extends beyond eyes to overall health, causing sleep disturbances, musculoskeletal issues and even skin conditions like "screen dermatitis"

...more