Digital Eye Strain
Also known as: digital eye strain, computer vision syndrome, tired eyes from screens
Digital eye strain is tired, dry, aching eyes from prolonged screen use — with blurred vision and headache. Screen habits (20-20-20 rule), blinking, lighting and corrected glasses fix most of it. Chinese medicine sees it as liver-blood depletion (the liver feeds the eyes) with qi deficiency and liver constraint.
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Lifestyle & Diet
- •Follow the 20-20-20 rule — it genuinely relieves strain.
- •Blink consciously; use lubricating drops for dryness.
- •Reduce screen glare; adjust brightness to the room.
- •Have your vision prescription checked annually.
Cautions & Contraindications
- •Do not attribute sudden vision change to 'just strain' — get it checked.[]
When to reassess or seek care again
Review at 2–4 weeks: strain symptoms, screen habits, vision check.
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Sources & Further Reading
Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.
- Healthdirect Australia · 2024
- National Library of Medicine · 2024
- NHS · 2024
Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.