We spend hours every day looking at laptops, phones, monitors, tablets and other screens. Prolonged screen use can place sustained demands not only on the eyes, but also on the focusing system, nerves, muscles, posture and even mental performance.
This leads to a cluster of screen-related symptoms referred to as Screen Stress Syndrome.
Diagnosing Beyond Dry Eyes
Over-the-counter artificial tears may provide temporary relief, but there is a need to assess the underlying cause when dryness is just one of several symptoms.
Burning or irritation may be due to tear film or ocular surface instability, inflammation or corneal nerve sensitivity. Headaches can be associated with visual fatigue involving the focusing system and binocular vision. Heavy, tired eyes may indicate that the focusing muscles are working overtime. Fluctuating vision can have several possible reasons, including tear-film optics and accommodation problems. Persistent screen-related discomfort can also affect concentration, productivity and tolerance for prolonged work. And it doesn’t stop at the eyes. Sustained near work and fixed working positions can contribute to neck and shoulder discomfort, making posture and ergonomics an important part of the evaluation.
Detailed Evaluation and Personalised Solutions
A comprehensive assessment can bring together advanced diagnostics, specialist evaluation, ocular surface and tear-film analysis, focus and binocular vision assessment, nerve and pain evaluation, and posture and ergonomics review.
“A 360° approach to screen-related eye problems is the need of the hour. Personalised treatment plan can be tailored to address the specific factors contributing to each individual’s symptoms and visual needs,” says Dr. Rohit Shetty, Refractive Surgeon, Translational Scientist and Director of Narayana Nethralaya Super Speciality Eye Hospital which has a Dry Eye Studio, where individuals experiencing these symptoms can undergo a careful and thorough evaluation with customised solutions.
Screen time is inevitable but screen stress doesn’t have to be. Get a comprehensive evaluation and find the care that’s right for you.
This leads to a cluster of screen-related symptoms referred to as Screen Stress Syndrome.
Diagnosing Beyond Dry Eyes
Over-the-counter artificial tears may provide temporary relief, but there is a need to assess the underlying cause when dryness is just one of several symptoms.
Burning or irritation may be due to tear film or ocular surface instability, inflammation or corneal nerve sensitivity. Headaches can be associated with visual fatigue involving the focusing system and binocular vision. Heavy, tired eyes may indicate that the focusing muscles are working overtime. Fluctuating vision can have several possible reasons, including tear-film optics and accommodation problems. Persistent screen-related discomfort can also affect concentration, productivity and tolerance for prolonged work. And it doesn’t stop at the eyes. Sustained near work and fixed working positions can contribute to neck and shoulder discomfort, making posture and ergonomics an important part of the evaluation.
Detailed Evaluation and Personalised Solutions
A comprehensive assessment can bring together advanced diagnostics, specialist evaluation, ocular surface and tear-film analysis, focus and binocular vision assessment, nerve and pain evaluation, and posture and ergonomics review.
“A 360° approach to screen-related eye problems is the need of the hour. Personalised treatment plan can be tailored to address the specific factors contributing to each individual’s symptoms and visual needs,” says Dr. Rohit Shetty, Refractive Surgeon, Translational Scientist and Director of Narayana Nethralaya Super Speciality Eye Hospital which has a Dry Eye Studio, where individuals experiencing these symptoms can undergo a careful and thorough evaluation with customised solutions.
Screen time is inevitable but screen stress doesn’t have to be. Get a comprehensive evaluation and find the care that’s right for you.
