Give Your Eyes a Break
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends following the 20-20-20 rule to ward off digital eye strain – take a 20-second break every 20 minutes and view something 20 feet away.
Although ongoing technology use doesn’t permanently damage vision, regular, lengthy use of technology may lead to a temporary condition called digital eye strain. Symptoms can include burning or tired eyes, headaches, fatigue, loss of focus, blurred vision, double vision or head and neck pain. Overexposure to high-energy, short-wavelength blue and violet light emitted from electronic devices may also contribute to digital eye strain. Our eye doctors can suggest lens options such as non-glare, filtering lenses to help protect vision from harmful blue light.
There’s No App For That
Glaucoma? Cataracts? Diabetic Eye Disease? There’s no app for that. Online vision apps can miss serious conditions that a comprehensive eye exam would catch. #2020EyeExam Schedule your eye exam with Dr. Tracie Inouchi or Dr. Dan.
How to Protect Your Eyes From the Negative Effects of Blue Light
Today’s gadgets and devices are placing demands on your eyes that they are not equipped to handle naturally. Our society seeks efficiency and convenience, yet the very devices that bring those benefits have a downside, especially eye fatigue. By reducing the amount of blue light that enters the eye, you will increase your comfort level and reduce eye fatigue, headaches, blurred vision and other related chronic discomfort.
Hoya Recharge anti-reflective treatment reduces blue light emitted by electronic devices like smartphones, tablets, TVs and even energy efficient light bulbs by 10 percent compared to conventional anti-reflective treated lenses. (some blue light is important and therefore it is not necessary or desirable to block it all)
Here is what you need to know:
- School text books are rapidly moving to tablets
- 72.5% of adults are unaware of the potential dangers of blue light to the eyes
- 61% of adults experience eye strain due to prolonged use of electronic devices
- 2 in 5 Millennials spends at least 9 hours per day on digital devices.
Benefits of Recharge Treatment
- Blocks up to 10% of harmful blue light waves emitted by electronic devices.
- Helps alleviate;e eyestrain, headaches, fatigue and blurred vision
- Can help improve sleep patterns
- Eliminates reflections, repels dirt and dust, and provides superior scratch resistance.
What is Causing my Dry Eyes?
Are you experiencing a stinging, burning scratchy feeling in your eyes, or a sensation that you have something in your eyes, have difficulty wearing contact lenses, or driving at night? These could all be symptoms of dry eyes. Dry eyes can be incredibly uncomfortable to live with day-to-day. According to the Mayo Clinic, dry eye syndrome could be the main source of symptoms—it occurs when your supply of tears becomes insufficient in lubricating and nourishing your eyes. Although it can happen at any age, typically dry eye syndrome happens over time and most commonly in people over 40.
However, there may be other culprits for your dry eyes that are not directly connected to dry eye syndrome according to the American Optometric Association. Reasons for your eyes to feel dry could include:
- Antihistamines, antidepressants, and birth-control pills
- Dirty, old, or improperly fitted contacts
- Dry air caused by indoor heaters and/or ceiling fans
- Allergies
- Long hours in front of a computer or digital device
As you can see the causes range from minor to more challenging. If you suspect you may have dry eye syndrome or any of the above causing your dry eyes, it’s best to visit your eye doctor to explore options. During your eye exam, your doctor can check for vision problems and signs of health conditions that could result in dry eyes. An accurate diagnosis is important!
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Happy Labor Day
Happy Labor Day. Our office will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022. We will reopen the office on September 6, 2022.
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Office Closed for Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day our office will be closed on May 30, 2022 and will reopen on May 31, 2022.
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