Rest Your Tired Eyes

Have your eyes ever felt uncomfortable after staring at a screen for hours? You might be suffering from digital eye strain (DES).

DES can cause additional challenges for people with vision problems when using digital devices, but it can also affect those with otherwise normal vision. Total Vision Del Mar can show you how to prevent DES and use your devices comfortably again.

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Common Digital Eye Strain Symptoms

DES may cause the following symptoms with prolonged screen time:

Headaches
Blurred vision
Dry eyes
Neck and shoulder pain

Causes of Digital Eye Strain

Eye Fatigue

Your eyes use tiny muscles to focus, and staring at nearby objects for long periods makes those muscles work harder. When these muscles get tired, they can become sore and stiff (just like any other muscle in your body).

Blue Light: Another Problem for Device Users?

Many digital displays produce blue light, which is also produced by the sun. The blue light from computer monitors has never been conclusively linked to an increased risk of eye disease. However, it may affect your circadian rhythms, preventing you from sound sleep if you use screens before bedtime.

Reducing Digital Eye Strain

We recommend the following tools and strategies for people experiencing DES:

Use the 20-20-20 rule to minimize fatigue during screen time. Focus on an object approximately 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. Doing so gives your eye muscles a chance to relax and helps prevent them from getting tired.
Certain types of eyewear can filter out blue light and may help you sleep more deeply if you use digital devices before bed. Ask one of our opticians about computer vision glasses.

You don’t have to live with DES just because you use screens regularly. If your screen time is making you uncomfortable, contact us and find options for meaningful relief.

Our Location in San Diego

Our Address

12880 Carmel Country Rd D110
San Diego, CA 92130

Contact Information

Phone: 858-289-4820
Email: [email protected]

Our Hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Our Eye Care Services

Digital Eye Strain

In a digital world, we need the right resources to ensure our eyes stay healthy and comfortable. Whether you spend your days working from a laptop or enjoy winding down in the evening in front of the TV, knowing how to give your eyes a much-needed break can keep you seeing and feeling great!

Laser Eye Surgery Consultation

If you’ve worn contact lenses or glasses for the majority of your life, you’ve probably heard of how laser eye surgery can improve your vision! We offer comprehensive consultations so you can find the answers you need. Plus, we’ll be sure to provide excellent patient care to give you the comfort of knowing your health and vision are well taken care of.

Dry Eye Therapy

Dry eyes can be uncomfortable and may even prevent you from doing your favorite activities, but it doesn’t have to stay that way! If your eyes are feeling dry and gritty, we can help. At Optique Del Mar, we provide top-quality dry eye therapy to keep your eyes feeling lubricated!

Emergency Eye Exams

Emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime. That’s why we purposely leave room in our schedules to accommodate eye emergencies that can arise! If you’re experiencing an eye emergency, please don’t hesitate to give our office a call or head to your nearest emergency room.