From computers and tablets to phones, spending several hours on a screen is nearly inevitable. COVID normalized a lot of screen-reliant behaviors, often permanently shifting where and how we work and learn. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. There are lots of different kinds of screens and lots of different ways we use them. Like most things, balance is everything. However, many who are stuck on screens for more than two hours a day don’t realize that they have a greater risk of digital eyestrain or Computer Vision Syndrome. There’s no denying the fatigue, dry eyes, and sore necks from too many hours staring at our laptops or phones, and the effect on our mood, productivity, and relationships.

However, here’s the good news: There is no scientific evidence that hours spent staring at a computer screen will cause permanent eye damage. And, using eight simple hacks, like changing a screen angle and setting a timer for a break, can not only alleviate eye strain but contribute to increased well-being and emotional resilience.

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS, aka Digital Eye Strain) is the name for eye problems caused by prolonged computer use. The symptoms are the product of a mismatch between the visual demands of focusing on pixelated screens and our ability........

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