Understanding Tired Eyes
Our eyes love streaming, scrolling, pinning, and gaming. But sometimes, like the devices that entertain them, dry, tired eyes need a recharge. Find out how you can help keep your eyes plugged in, online, and out of trouble.
Tired Eye Symptoms
You may have tired eye if you’re experiencing:
- headache
- blurred or double vision
- sore or irritated eyes
- increased sensitivity to light
- pain in the neck, shoulders, and back
- eye twitching
- difficulty focusing
- dry or watery eyes
What Causes Tired Eyes?
Tired eye symptoms can be caused, or aggravated, by a number of things:
- prolonged viewing of digital devices such as computer screens, smartphones, video games, and TV
- screen glare
- excessively bright ambient light
- straining to see in dim light
- extended periods reading, writing, or driving
How to Help Relieve Tired Eyes
Ways to help relieve tired eye symptoms include:
- take frequent viewing breaks. Try the 20-20-20 Rule. Look away from your screen every 20 minutes and stare at something 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds.
- minimize glare
- use proper lighting
- adjust the display settings on your screen
- use lubricating eye drops like VISINE® Tired Eye Relief
- applying a washcloth soaked in warm water to tired eyes
