The digital age has radically changed our way of
life . Today, we spend a lot more hours in front of screens that are essential
for work, but also for performing ordinary tasks like shopping and even for
distraction. It is clear that these connected digital devices have greatly
facilitated our daily lives. However, the ubiquity of digital devices does not
only have advantages. It is the source of many ailments, including digital eye stress.
This new type of stress affects many more people than one would think.
What is digital eye stress?
It is a state of stress due to prolonged exposure
to LED and OLED screens. You should know that these screens, which equip the
vast majority of devices that we use every day (computer, tablets, smartphones,
television ...), emit massive amounts of blue light . This blue light is
however the cause of eyestrain and dryness which are part of the symptoms of
digital eye stress. This blue light is presented as the main digital eye
stress.
How is
digital eye stress manifested?
The main symptoms of eye strain or stress appear in
the eyes. After a long session in front of a screen, the individual may begin
to feel heaviness in the eyes. The eyes can also dry out, sting and become red
. The pain in the eyes and across the eye can also be observed. The effects of
glare and split or temporary blurring of sight can also be seen when you are
experiencing digital eye stress.
A real health problem
You should know that eye stress is a real health
problem. Indeed, it does not only affect the eyes , but can cause disabling
effects on the whole body. The heaviness and tension at the nape of the neck
are among these unpleasant effects. Sleep disorder has also been reported. Blue
light is useful for the body to regulate the sleep cycle . When the body
receives too large doses of blue light, the sleep cycle is disrupted. This then
causes difficulty in falling asleep and even cases of insomnia. Poor sleep
quality will logically lead to fatigue that will impact the productivity of
individuals with digital eye stress. In addition, eye stress can be accompanied
by other ailments such as low back pain, upper crus syndrome or skeletal
deformities which cause back problems. These pathologies are due to inactivity
and the adoption of bad positions in people who spend several hours in a row in
front of the screens. In the long term, digital eye stress can increase the
risk of AMD (age-related macular degeneration), blindness and cataracts.
How to prevent digital eye stress
Prevention remains the best way to avoid digital
eye stress . Above all, think about reducing the time spent in front of the
screens. If this, for some reason, is not possible, you can take some simple
steps like lowering the brightness level of the screens . This limits the
amount of blue light they emit. Also, avoid getting too close to the screens
when using them. On modern devices, there are functions like Apple's Night
Shift that allow you to adapt this level of brightness to the environment and
thus reduce the amount of blue light scattered. In addition, it is essential to
always consume foods that provide the nutrients useful to the eyes to stay
healthy like omega 3, vitamins C and E and antioxidants.
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