Each year, The Vision Council conducts a survey of digital device use and reports on the effects to the U.S. population. The group has released its 2015 report, which shows that 69% of American adults use a smartphone daily, as compared to only 45% in 2012. Meanwhile, 42.5% use a tablet or e-reader, as compared to 26% in 2012.
Symptoms of digital eye strain include:
- red, dry or irritated eyes;
- blurred vision;
- eye fatigue;
- back and neck pain;
- headaches.
- small print and pixelated images cause eyes to strain in order to focus;
- holding devices at the wrong angle or too far from the eyes;
- blue light (high-energy visible light) from digital devices, which increases eye strain more than other colors;
- corrective lenses that may not be intended for viewing at mid-distance range
Download the “Hindsight is 20/20/20” report for more information, and view an infographic summarizing the report