Screens are an integral part of daily lives, so whether or not you use them for work, entertainment, or communication, they could be creating eye strain. If you’re used to spending long hours in the office, spending most of your day looking at screens, it’s even more likely that you’ll start to struggle in time and develop eye health issues. If you’ve noticed text starts to blur and small print is becoming an issue, you may need to consider how reading glasses could help!
Understanding Presbyopia
What is Presbyopia? It’s a common vision problem that can be closely linked with age. It typically affects those in their 40s or 50s but can affect people of any age, especially if they strain their eyesight. For those spending long amounts of time looking at a screen, the risk of presbyopia is heightened. It occurs when the eye loses some of its natural flexibility. Those with presbyopia can find it difficult to focus on text that’s close up, for example, on a book, smartphone, menu, or computer screen.
The Blue Light Effect
Another concern associated with a large amount of time spent on screen is exposure to the blue light they emit. Blue light is a high-energy, short wave-length light that can penetrate deep into the eye. Prolonged exposure can cause major eye strain and can even contribute to long-term eye health issues.
So, How Do Reading Glasses Work, & How Can They Help?
Reading glasses work by adjusting the focal length of the eye. They also contain convex lenses that are thicker in the center than at the edges. This unique shape helps to increase the eye’s ability to focus on objects that are near, for example, on a screen. If your eyes feel fatigued after a day at the office, reading glasses may be the answer for you.
Encourage Better Reading Posture
In addition to magnifying details on the screen, reading glasses can also promote better reading posture. They encourage you not to get too close to a screen, and to maintain a comfortable distance. This can reduce the risk of neck and shoulder strain, which is common for those who are forever leaning in to get a better look at the screen.
Block Blue Light
We’ve discussed the dangers of Blue Light, but what can you do about it? This is where reading glasses come in again! Some reading glasses not only can offer protection from Blue Light, but from harmful UV rays too. Keeping your eye healthy for longer.
Added Tip: Look out for reading glasses that also offer an anti-reflective coating. This will minimize any glare caused by screens and further enhance your screen-time comfort.
In this digital age, reading glasses have evolved to help you see better, reduce eye strain, and address some of the challenges posed by prolonged screen time. They offer us a solution to alleviate digital eye strain, enhance visual comfort, and promote healthier screen-related habits.
