Blurry Vision After Screen Use? Here’s What to Know
Screen Time, Blurry Vision & Digital Eye Strain: Tips for a Healthy School and Work Year
As school and work routines pick up in Naperville, many of us are spending at least 6-10 hours a day on screens. This can cause digital eye strain, with symptoms like headaches, dryness, and especially blurry vision. For adults over 40, that blurry vision up close may be a sign of presbyopia, a normal age-related change in near focus.
Common Symptoms of Digital Eye Strain
- Blurry vision (distance or near)
- Blurry vision up close (presbyopia)
- Headaches and eye fatigue especially after long periods of work
- Dry or watery eyes
- Trouble shifting focus from screen to distance
How to Protect Your Eyes
- 20-20-20 Rule – Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
- Use Proper Eyewear – From blue-light lenses, anti-reflective lens coatings, to tints, to EYEZEN or progressives for blurry near vision, Dr. DeVito will tailor the right solution for you.
- Blink Often – Prevent dryness that worsens blurred vision.Dr. DeVito will also look for signs of dry eye.
- Get an Eye Exam – A comprehensive check can uncover the cause of your digital strain and detect other vision issues.
Expert Eye Care in Naperville
At our practice, we help patients of all ages with:
- Pediatric and adult eye exams
- Reading glasses, progressive lenses, and computer eyewear
- Multifocal and specialty contact lenses including scleral contact lenses and RGP
- Blue-light blocking solutions and antireflective treatments
- Dry eye care
Schedule Your Visit
If you or your child struggle with blurry vision, tired eyes, or trouble focusing up close, we can help.
📞 Call 630-357-6662 or book online today with our trusted Naperville optometrist team.