If you spend hours looking at screens, you probably know the feeling of ending your workday with a headache, tired eyes, or a sore neck. It’s easy to dismiss these symptoms as a normal part of a busy day, but at The Eye Studio by Kennedy Eye Clinic, our team knows they could be signs of digital eye strain caused by a misalignment in your vision.
You can get specialized eyeglasses for eye strain, such as Neurolens, from a certified optometrist after a comprehensive eye assessment. These are not glasses you can buy off the shelf because they are a prescribed solution customized for your unique visual needs.
What Contributes to Digital Eye Strain?
When you focus on digital screens, your eyes work hard to stay aligned. If they are even slightly misaligned, your brain has to work overtime to compensate. This constant effort can lead to a variety of uncomfortable symptoms of digital eye strain that go beyond just your eyes.
You might experience symptoms like:
- Headaches
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Tired eyes
- Dry eye sensation
- Dizziness
How Special Glasses Can Help Your Eye Strain
While many glasses correct your ability to see clearly, they may not address the alignment issues that contribute to eye strain. Eyeglasses designed for eye strain work differently. They focus on helping your eyes work together more comfortably as a team.
By supporting your eye alignment, these glasses can reduce the constant effort your brain has to make to sync what you see. This can provide significant relief from the nagging symptoms you feel after a day of intense focus on digital devices.
What Are Neurolens Glasses?
Neurolens glasses are a unique option designed specifically to relieve the symptoms of eye strain. They use a special contoured prism technology that helps correct your eye misalignment. This technology helps align your vision at all distances, from up close to far away.
This alignment reduces pressure on the trigeminal nerve, a major nerve that is often linked to eye strain symptoms. The result can be more comfortable vision and a reduction in headaches and neck pain.
Lenses That Align Your Vision
The contoured prisms in Neurolens gently guide your eyes to work together. This can provide welcome relief from the headaches, neck stiffness, and eye fatigue that often come with intense screen use.
A Custom Solution for Your Eyes
Neurolens is not a one-size-fits-all solution. We prescribe lenses based on precise measurements of your specific eye misalignment, offering a tailored approach to your visual comfort.
The Process to Get Neurolens
Getting these specialized glasses involves a specific process that starts with a detailed eye assessment. You cannot simply buy them online or from a big-box store because they are a prescribed medical device made just for you.
A Special Measurement
The process begins with a sophisticated measurement device that calculates your degree of eye misalignment at different distances. The test is simple, comfortable, and usually takes just a few minutes to complete.
Custom Lenses for Your Needs
Based on these precise measurements, a pair of custom Neurolens glasses is crafted to provide the exact prism correction your eyes need for lasting relief. You can explore this technology by visiting one of our optometrists in Saskatoon.
Quick Tips to Relieve Eye Strain
While specialized glasses can offer significant help, you can also adopt simple habits to reduce eye strain throughout your day. These small changes can make a big difference in how your eyes feel.
Follow the 20-20-20 Rule
Give your eyes a much-needed break from focusing up close by following the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break to look at something at least 20 feet away. This simple exercise helps relax your eye muscles.
Adjust Your Workstation
Position your computer screen about an arm’s length away and just below eye level, so you look slightly down at it. Also, check the lighting in your room to reduce screen glare, which can make your eyes work harder.
Find What Is Right for You
If you’re tired of living with the daily discomfort of eye strain, help is available. Our team at The Eye Studio by Kennedy Eye Clinic can help determine the source of your symptoms and find a solution that works for you. Book an appointment to discuss your eye health and learn if Neurolens could be the right choice for your vision.
