Do you find yourself spending more and more time looking at your phone or computer, either for work or personal reasons? Our society has become more dependent on technology than ever before, and our eyes can sometimes struggle to adapt to this increase in screen time. In this day and age, it’s important to regulate your screen time to preserve your eye health as you get older. Here are some ways that we try to strike that balance:
Regulate your device display settings
Most screen monitors and smartphones have built-in settings that can help to protect your eyes. You can enable settings such as “Night Light/Blue Light Filter” within your display settings to reduce the amount of blue light your screen is emitting. This will reduce eye strain and fatigue through long working hours. You can also enable “reading mode” during the night hours and limit the brightness of your screen to keep your eyes comfortable.
2. Take frequent screen breaks
This is a small but very effective practice that you can add to your routine. After 20 minutes of working, take a small break from looking at your computer screen and do something else. After a few minutes, you can return to looking at your screen. This will help give your eyes a break and create a healthy habit for your eye health.
3. Put away the devices at night
It’s important to know when to log off. You might feel the urge to be on your phone or laptop before bed, but avoiding screens before you go to sleep is so important for your eye health and your sleep quality. For those reasons, try to put away the screens by at least 8 or 9 pm.
Focusing on creating healthy screen habits will make a big difference in your eye health and overall health, as well. If you’re looking for glasses with protective blue light lenses, we can do that for you here at the Optical Shop! Contact us (203) 222-7870 or OpticalShopofWestport@gmail.com to learn more about what we have to offer or to make an appointment.