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#232: 3 Tips to Preserve your Vision in a Screen-Filled World

Apr 18, 2025
 

In today's fast-paced digital world, most full-time professionals might not realize that their eyes are under constant assault. With screens becoming an integral part of both work and leisure, our eyes rarely catch a break, leading to a surge in symptoms associated with digital eye strain.

If you've experienced blurry or fluctuating vision, dry and irritated eyes, or constant squinting, you might have attributed these issues to aging or stress. However, the truth is that these symptoms are often avoidable if you know the right steps to take. I've developed the 3P Framework: Prepare, Perform, and Preserve. If you haven't seen the TEDx video that explains it, watch it here.

**Prepare**

Start by creating an environment that minimizes eye strain. This includes adjusting the lighting in your...

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#230: Digital Eye Strain Relief is Here

Mar 15, 2025
 

Every day, we rely on digital devices, phones, computers, and tablets, to stay connected, productive, and entertained. But with constant screen time comes digital eye strain, a condition that can leave your eyes feeling dry, tired, and unfocused.

The good news? You don’t have to suffer. By following three simple steps: Prepare, Perform, and Preserve, you can support your eyes and keep them feeling comfortable all day long.  You can download the Guide to Digital Eye Strain Relief here.

Step 1: Prepare – Set Your Eyes Up for Success

Before diving into your screen time, prepare your eyes by giving them the hydration they need.

💧 Boost Hydration with The Dry Eye Drink – Drinking plain water isn’t always enough to keep your body and eyes hydrated. Adding a hydration supplement like The Dry ...

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#227: Protecting Clear Vision in the Digital Age

Feb 24, 2025
 

Every day, I witness the biggest thief of visual performance in our modern lifestyles. Our fast-paced, screen-driven world is straining our vision in ways we never imagined. Digital devices, glare from screens and lighting, and long hours of focused work contribute to dry eye disease and visual fatigue, making it harder for our eyes to function at their best. Yet, despite these challenges, 1 in 10 adults has not had an eye exam in the last five years.

 

Isn’t It Time to Prioritize Your Eye Health?

Your eyes are working for you every moment of the day, but are you giving them the care they deserve? Here’s how you can start protecting your vision for a lifetime:

 

✅ Schedule Regular Eye Exams – Don’t wait until you have symptoms. Routine check-ups can catch issues early and keep your vi...

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#218: Myths about Digital Eye Strain

Oct 09, 2024
 

Today, I want to bust a myth—the myth that digital eye strain doesn’t cause damage to your eyes. There are many patients and even some practitioners who talk about digital eye strain like it's no big deal. They say if you just take a break, use some artificial tears, look away from your screen, and rest, everything will go back to normal with no damage done. Well, I’m here to tell you that’s a myth. Let’s bust it...

What is Digital Eye Strain

It’s a series of symptoms that occur while you’re viewing a digital screen. These symptoms include stinging, light sensitivity, aching behind the eyes, tiredness, heavy lids, soreness, dryness, burning, and even blurred vision. All these symptoms together make up what we call digital eye strain. Here's a great review of digital eye strain in...

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#151: Working with Dry Eye

Apr 07, 2022
 

The cause of Dry Eye Disease is multifactorial.  This means that the factors that make it worse come from all around us.  It is our lifestyle, or the things you're, or are not, doing on a daily basis that can either improve or hinder your dry eye symptoms. 

Last month, I did a webinar with Scope Eyecare to explore how to deal with Dry Eye Disease while you're working.  Your computer and other digital devices can play a big role in how dry your eyes feel. Download the guide to Digital Eye Strain Relief here.

In this webinar, we took a deep dive into:

  • How to know if you have dry eyes. Yes, there are tons of tests your doctor can do, but you can do this quick test to find out for yourself.
  • Blink regularly and intentionally.  Close your eyes and intentionally squeeze the lids closed for
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#58: Blinking Exercises Reduce Dry Eye Symptoms

May 11, 2020
 
Blinking plays a significant role in our eye health.  Blinking clears the front surface of your eye. It bathes the eye in nutritious tears to keep the surface lubricated and healthy. It helps to protect your eye from foreign bodies and infections. 
 
Blinking even keeps the front surface of your eye smooth, so your vision will remain clear.  Watch this cute video from the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society to find out some cool facts about blinking.
 
Blinking is one of the best ways to combat fatigue when your working on a digital device.  However, there are another 6 steps you can take to keep your vision clear and comfortable while using digital devices.  Download the Digital Eye Strain Relief Guide here.
 

Blinking Keeps Vision Clear

When light hits the front surface of y...
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