​Television, Other Devices, and Eyesight

We have all heard the old warning: “Don’t sit too close to the television. You’ll hurt your eyes!” Sometimes we were even warned that we could go blind. Fortunately, there is no substantial evidence that any of this is true. Though, you still hear this from time to time.

Sure, we know now that sitting in front of any screen—particularly a bright one—can cause some problems. People who spend a significant amount of time in front of a computer may experience headaches, fatigue, eyestrain, blurred vision, dry eyes, etc. All of these things are annoying, but none are what you might call dangerous. As far as we know, the symptoms of long-term device viewing are temporary. All you need is a good, long break; just rest your eyes and lubricate them.

Of course, there are other measures you can take to lessen the strain on your eyes. If part of your job is looking at bright screens for many hours in the day, then changing the brightness settings on your device is a good way to start. Check the recommended settings of the manufacturer. There should be ways to get good screen quality without all the excess brightness.

Your glasses can help, too. Some lenses can come with a special coating that helps block out excess light, particularly artificial blue light. Overall, your glasses may help reduce the eyestrain you experience after sitting in front of a television, computer, or other screen for hours on end. Ask your optometrist about this, and look into the option where you purchase your glasses.

Don’t worry about proximity when it comes to televisions, or other devices and screens. Just take the proper precautions, take breaks and get rest, and get good glasses. Visit Speert for all the modern options in eyewear.