Digital Eye Strain
July 17, 2026 · 6 min read
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Introduction: The Blue Light Problem in 2026
We’re living in an era of unprecedented screen exposure. The average Canadian office worker spends 6-8 hours daily staring at digital devices, and remote work has only intensified this trend. As an optometrist who sees patients with digital eye strain daily, I can attest that computer-related vision problems have become one of the most common complaints in my practice.
July 13, 2026 · 12 min read
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Introduction: Why Your Mouse Matters for Your Eyes (and Wrists)
As an optometrist, I’m constantly analyzing how our digital habits impact our vision and overall well-being. While screens and lighting often take center stage, the humble computer mouse plays a surprisingly critical role in your ergonomic setup. A poorly designed or ill-fitting mouse can lead to not just wrist pain and repetitive strain injury (RSI), but also contribute to neck tension and compensatory head movements that directly impact visual comfort and digital eye strain.
June 24, 2026 · 7 min read
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As an optometrist who daily sees patients with screen-related eye strain, I’m constantly asked about blue light glasses. Most people want to know: “Should I buy blue light glasses for my computer to protect my eyes?”
June 12, 2026 · 4 min read
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In our increasingly digital world, many of us spend hours each day staring at computer screens. This prolonged screen time is a major contributor to digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome. Symptoms can include dry eyes, blurred vision, headaches, and neck and shoulder pain. While factors like screen brightness and blue light exposure play a role, one of the most overlooked yet critical aspects of preventing digital eye strain is proper ergonomic monitor placement. A well-positioned monitor can significantly reduce visual discomfort and improve overall workspace wellness.
April 22, 2026 · 11 min read
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I’m going to be direct with you: as an optometrist, I see computer-related dry eye every single day in clinic. It’s the number one complaint from office workers, remote workers, and anyone who stares at a screen for more than a few hours. And the most common question I get is, “Which eye drops should I buy?”
April 10, 2026 · 8 min read
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If you spend more than 2 hours a day looking at a screen — and statistically, you spend far more — there’s a good chance you’ve experienced computer vision syndrome (CVS). You might not know it by that name. You probably know it as “my eyes feel terrible by 4 PM.”
April 9, 2026 · 8 min read
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You’ve probably heard it: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. It’s the most-repeated piece of eye health advice on the internet, recommended by everyone from ophthalmologists to tech bloggers.
April 8, 2026 · 8 min read
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Working from home was supposed to be better for everything — commute, flexibility, work-life balance. And it is, mostly. But as an optometrist, I’ve seen firsthand that it’s made one thing worse for millions of people: their eyes.
April 7, 2026 · 7 min read
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“Should I use dark mode?” is one of the questions I get asked most in practice. People assume there’s a clear answer. There isn’t — but the nuances actually matter, and most online advice gets them wrong.
April 1, 2026 · 8 min read
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I need to be upfront: as an optometrist, I have a complicated relationship with “computer glasses.” The market is flooded with products making claims that range from reasonable to outright misleading. Blue light blocking has become a $30-billion industry built largely on fear rather than evidence.
March 31, 2026 · 11 min read
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March 28, 2026 · 11 min read
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I’m going to be straight with you — the way blue light glasses are marketed drives me a little nuts.