Most of us are spending more and more time on our digital devices these days.  The new normal has been translated into trying to do everything we enjoy doing, only now we are using a device to do it.

No more in-person conferences, hello Zoom meetings.

No more coffee dates with friends, hello FaceTime.

No more shopping in stores, hello Amazon.

No more dinner at restaurants, hello Door Dash.

No more doctor's visits, hello telehealth.

Some of these things may be blessings, but they are leading to more complications down the road.  We are spending more and more time on digital devices to help us live our lives with less person to person contact. 

When we spend time using computers or digital devices, the number of times we blink per minute decreases.  The complication I see showing up...

Are your eyes constantly looking red and feeling scratchy?  When you're using the computer, do they sting and burn or even water too much? Does your vision blur when you're trying to get your work done? Do you feel like you just can't concentrate because you feel like you're constantly blinking to keep things clear? 

These are some common complaints my patients tell me about when they're trying to use the computer and they have dry eyes. I have a powerful tip to show you how to keep your dry eyes in check while you're on the computer.  It's called the 20X20X20 rule with a twist.

What's the 20X20X20 Rule?

The 20X20X20 rule means to take a quick break from looking at your computer screen to looking at something about 20 feet away, for just 20 seconds, about every 20 minutes.  During thi...

After several months of some length of self-quarantine, we are all beginning to notice new things about ourselves.  This has been an interesting topic in many a Facebook post over the past few months.  

In the health care industry, we have found many different consequences of staying indoors and keeping away from others.  The country may have slowed the spread of COVID-19 with these measures, but other health dilemmas have come about.

In the eye care industry, we have noticed an increase in eyelid infections, namely styes.  A stye is an infection in the oil glands of the eyelid.   The lid becomes red, tender, and inflamed.   As the infection continues, it tends to concentrate in one round area which is red, raised, and tender to the touch.

There are two types of styes:

• External: ...

Kids have been experiencing at-home learning for the last couple of months. Maybe your kiddos have spent more time on digital devices than they would have if they had been in the traditional classroom setting.

Now, school is out. The kids want to enjoy themselves again. Hopefully, they are spending more time outdoors and enjoying playtime and nature. However, these days, kids are spending more and more time on digital devices.  Download a Parent’s Guide to Screen Time here. 

Kids are spending time on their computers and iPads because they are using these devices for socializing, learning, and recreation.  Communication apps like FaceTime, Skype, WhatsApp,  and Zoom have become more popular.  And, many video games are multi-player interactive.  Kids are playing games with their friends...

Spending extra time on our digital devices seems like a lifestyle we all share right now.  The technology that we have today to work remotely and even socialize remotely is incredible.  But, all this extra screen time can cause problems with both dry eyes and eye strain.  

Utilize this downloadable resource guide to alleviate your digital eye strain.  Download it now and follow along with the blog.

#1) Set up your work station to reduce visual strain

Adjust your chair, desk, and monitor for the optimal distances and settings. Use the Workstation Set-Up Guide on page 7 to customize your workstation for your needs. Also, keep preservative-free tears handy, and utilize a small humidifier to keep your eyes from drying out during extended screen time.

 #2) Modify your Screen Settings 

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