Blue Light Blocking for Digital Screens

Spending a lot of time in front of digital screens can greatly affect your eyes. More people work on computers all day, which increases eye problems. It can even affect your health. Those who spend all day in front of computers may have irritated, dry, strained, exhausted, and watery eyes. When you have several symptoms from digital screens, it's time to call Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates to see our eye doctor in Columbia, SC. First, you may need to get blue-light glasses from the optometrist. Then, call and set up your eye exam appointment. 

Computer Vision

The eyes see many light colors when they look at computers, and blue light is one of them. It's the blue light that often causes a condition called computer vision syndrome. It's a good idea to prevent this condition, instead of treating it later. The best way to prevent the condition from starting up is to wear glasses with lenses that block blue light. When you stop this wavelength of light, you can minimize the amount of damage that can be done by blue light. This can help your eyes feel better, and help you sleep better. Many people wear these glasses for a few hours before bedtime, so they aren't kept awake by the blue light's effects.

Natural Rhythms

Our body has natural rhythms for being awake and asleep. Exposure to a lot of blue light can mess up those rhythms and cause you to lie awake at night instead of sleeping. It can also lead to a lowering of your immune system. Insomnia can also be upsetting and leave you feeling sick. However, you can keep your eyes from blue light with the right glasses and avoid problems.

Visit Our Optometrist

When you want glasses that block blue light, you need to get an eye exam from Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates in Columbia, SC. Call our optometrist at (803) 254-6306 to make your appointment.