Why You Should Wear Computer Glasses If Staring at Screens All Day

Staring at a computer screen for hours and hours can take a real toll on your eyesight and overall eye health (ask me how I know). As more and more of our work and leisure activities involve looking at screens, computer eye strain, or digital eye strain, has become increasingly common.

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For the past few months, I've been having horrible headaches that come and go, and they're linked to my extreme computer usage. I work on a computer for 8 hours and have side hustles that require the computer. And don't even get me started on my Nintendo Switch; one of my favorite games of all time just got a remake, and I've been playing for at least 2-3 hours a day. So, the struggle is real!

If you spend a large part of your day looking at a computer, TV, tablet, e-reader, or smartphone screen, you may benefit from a pair of computer glasses. I've started to wear them whenever I'm looking at any time of screen, and thankfully, my headaches have vanished.

Here's why you should consider wearing computer glasses whether or not your eyes bother you.

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Computer Glasses Reduce Eye Strain

Extended screen time can lead to tired, dry, irritated eyes. This is partly because we blink less when staring at a screen. Computer glasses have special lenses that filter out high-energy visible (HEV) blue light emitted by digital screens. This harmful blue light can contribute to digital eye strain. Computer glasses block or filter the blue light, helping to ease eyestrain. The lenses also have an anti-reflective coating to reduce glare. This makes looking at the screen more manageable and comfortable for extended periods.

They Can Minimize Future Vision Problems

Too much exposure to blue light may increase the risk of macular degeneration later in life. This can lead to blurred or reduced central vision. Computer glasses absorb a large percentage of the blue light from screens to protect your eyes and ward off vision issues down the road. The American Optometric Association reports that constant digital eye strain may also contribute to nearsightedness and problems focusing at varying distances. Computer glasses can help minimize these risks.

You May Get Fewer Headaches

Staring at a screen and straining your eyes for hours can lead to headaches and migraines. The blue light filtering lenses in computer glasses have been found to reduce some of the eyestrain that causes head pain (I can vouch for this!). If you suffer from chronic headaches from computer use, it's worth trying computer glasses to see if they provide relief.

They're Optimized for Close-Up Work

Reading glasses help you see up close by bending the light entering the eye. But standard reading glasses are optimized for reading books and papers, not sitting at a computer. Computer glasses have different focal lengths and positions of optical centers to account for the distance and angle of computer screens. This customization makes computer glasses ideal for reducing eyestrain from computer use.

You Can Get Prescription Computer Glasses

If you already wear prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, you can also get computer glasses made with your prescription. Prescription computer glasses have all the benefits of blue light filtering and glare reduction explicitly tailored to your vision needs. Rather than constantly switching between your regular and reading glasses to see your screen clearly, prescription computer glasses are optimized for prolonged computer work.

They Fit Your Lifestyle

Let's face it: digital devices are part of daily life for most of us. Spending hours staring at screens can't always be avoided. Computer glasses allow you to use the necessary technology without compromising your eye health and comfort. Rather than cause eye strain, computer glasses are customized to fit right in with your tech-filled lifestyle.

If your job or leisure activities have you in front of a screen for much of the day, consider getting computer glasses. Just be sure to maintain good screen habits, such as proper lighting (a must), taking regular breaks (another must), and maintaining the appropriate distance from your device. With computer glasses and healthy viewing practices, you can protect your vision even in our increasingly digital world. Happy viewing!