Our dry eye blog — computer vision syndrome
PC or mobile - which is better for your eyes?
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We when we focus on a PC screen for any length of time, our eyes get fixated by the digital display and our blink rate drops to a very low level. This soon leads to dry eyes, headaches, and blurred vision.
OK, so far that's accepted scientific fact. But what about using a mobile? Is that better for your eyes than viewing a PC screen? Is it less likely to cause or exacerbate dry eye conditions?
Mobiles can be just as harsh...
Why you need to protect your eyes from the effects of prolonged screen time
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How much screen time are we spending each day?
According to an Ofcom survey in 2021, we spent an average of:
- 3 hours 37 minutes a day on smartphones, tablets and computers
- 1 hour 21 minutes a day watching online services such as Netflix and BBC iPlayer on TV sets.
- In addition, 40% of car drivers in the UK use a sat nav on every journey.
This adds up to a lot of screen time.