Category: Digital Eye Strain

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Can I Wear Blue Light Glasses All The Time?

Posted on July 17, 2024 by West Coast Optical

Close up of a woman's face with a computer screen reflected in her blue light glasses

In this digital age, our eyes are practically glued to screens—laptops, smartphones, you name it. However, all this screen time can potentially lead to serious eye strain. This has prompted the rise of blue light glasses, touted as a saviour for our screen-weary eyes. Just like how you wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from […]

How Long Does Eye Strain Last? Monitoring Your Screen Time

Posted on July 14, 2023 by West Coast Optical

A professional-looking young man rubbed both of his eyes after a long exposure to his laptop screen.

Every day, we are surrounded by screens. Smartphones, televisions, computers, tablets, and gaming devices are present—and often so is digital eye strain. With many Canadians spending 2 hours per day or more on digital devices, uncomfortable and irritating eye strain symptoms are becoming more prevalent. While technology isn’t the only cause of eye strain, it […]