Reducing Exposure to Blue Light

With so much screen time in today’s world, our eyes are being exposed to an unprecedented amount of blue light emitted from devices like smartphones, tablets, computers, and TVs. Excessive blue light exposure may contribute to digital eye strain, causing symptoms such as headaches, tired eyes, blurred vision, and dry eyes.

3 Quick Tips to Reduce Blue Light Exposure

1. Ask the Expert

At your next annual eye exam, talk to your eye doctor about your screen habits and ask about the best options for combating digital eye strain. Even if you don’t wear corrective lenses, blue light filtering coatings are available for non-prescription eyewear.

2. Unplug Before Bed

Power down your devices before heading to bed. You may also want to lower screen brightness or enable blue light filters — such as a night mode — to reduce glare from your devices in the evening hours.

3. Give Your Eyes a Break

Whenever you spend time looking at a digital device, take frequent breaks. Get up, stretch, and give your eyes a chance to rest. Your eye doctor can also provide tools and guidance to help reduce blue light exposure in your daily routine.

Schedule an annual eye exam for you and your family at Miamisburg Vision Care in Miamisburg today.