Common signs
- Tired or burning eyes after screen work
- Blur, or slow refocusing to a distance
- Headache, or neck and shoulder ache
How we treat it
You blink less at a screen, so the eye surface dries. An old glasses number, or needing reading glasses after 40, makes the eyes work harder, and glare adds to it.
We test your glasses number at screen distance and check for dry eye. Treatment may be glasses for computer work, lubricating drops, or changes to your screen and lighting.
What to expect
Before the visit
Note your daily screen hours and screen distance. Bring your glasses.
Eye test
We check your number for distance, reading and the screen, and check the eye surface.
Your plan
A prescription if needed, advice on drops, and simple desk changes.
Common questions
What is the 20-20-20 rule?
Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet (6 metres) away for 20 seconds. It relaxes focusing and reminds you to blink.
Do blue-light glasses prevent eye strain?
There is no good evidence that they do. Breaks and the right glasses number help more.
Can screens damage my eyes for good?
In adults, they cause discomfort, not lasting damage. In children, lots of close work and little time outdoors are linked to short sight.
Where can I get a computer eye test in Vadodara?
Book an eye test with our team in Akota, and mention your screen work.
More reading: American Optometric Association: computer vision syndrome
Sudden loss of vision, a curtain over your sight, severe pain or an eye injury: get urgent eye care.