Vision Council of America shines light on protecting sight - and health - in a multi-screen era

摘要

With an increase in digital technology, most vibrantly seen at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, held in Las Vegas -- more than half of American adults suffer adverse effects from over exposure to screens. The Vision Council refers to these symptoms as digital eye strain. According to its annual VisionWatch survey, close to 49 per cent of American adults say they don't know what digital eye strain is, and nearly 35 per cent aren't concerned about the impact of digital device usage on their eyes. Ignorance, however, isn't bliss when it comes to the eyes and overall health -- especially when there are eyewear and contact lens solutions readily available to combat digital eye strain.