Not only do you blink less when looking at a screen, but science proves most people read more slowly on a screen than on paper. Is it slower by … A.) 5%, B.) 10% or C.) 20%?
Don't buy the hype — Blue-light glasses don’t work
You make yourself feel better about all the time you spend staring at your phone, computer, tablet and TV by popping on a cute pair of blue-light blocking glasses. Or perhaps you even ponied up the dough to add it to your prescription specs.
Sorry, pal, but it was a waste of money — at least according to a new review. Scientists conducted 17 trials and found that special lenses don’t make a difference in eye strain or sleep quality.
“But! I swear they work!”
The mind is powerful. There’s no solid evidence that the blockers protect against eye damage or strain or really even block a significant amount of blue light. Most lenses tested only block out a portion of blue light, 10% to 25%.
Plus, blue light from devices is only about 1/1,000th of what comes from daylight. Blue light comes from the sun, too, and helps set our circadian rhythms. Exposing your eyes to sunlight in the morning is excellent for sleep.
Researchers say you won’t hurt yourself wearing blue-light glasses, but this is your permission to stop wearing them.
Have bad eyesight? Try one of these vision training apps
As we age, our vision is among the first senses to degrade. Our eyes’ ability to focus lessens over time, which is most noticeable while reading or using a phone or computer.
Vision training apps claim to help improve eyesight and keep your eyes healthier. We can’t say they definitely work, but some free apps are worth checking out if you’re sick of reading glasses or don’t want to bump up your prescription strength.
Can TV really hurt your eyes? Change these settings to reduce eye strain
Does watching too much TV cause eye strain? While sitting too close to the TV won’t likely cause you any lasting vision damage, it’s safe to say that an optimized viewing environment can make for a more enjoyable experience.
Dark mode comes to Google - How to enable it
Both iOS and Android devices have had dark mode options for some time. This setting not only eases the strain on your eyes but also helps conserve battery life on your devices. And hey, it looks cool.
Dark mode is one of many YouTube settings that may not be abundantly clear. It sits among other features like incognito mode and a video creator tool called Shorts. Tap or click here to get the most out of your YouTube account.
Not only do you blink less when looking at a screen, but science proves most people read more slowly on a screen than on paper. Is it slower by … 5%, 10% or 20%?
Staring at a screen all day? The trick to preventing painful eye strain
If you work on a computer all day long, you know the physical stress it can put on you. Sitting in a chair in front of a computer and typing for hours on end can cause all sorts of health issues, including carpal tunnel syndrome and back problems.
10 practical things you'll use all the time that don't cost a lot
It can be easy to fill the digital cart up with items you don’t need or won’t use — especially if they’re priced at a steal.
I like to spend time browsing online retail sites too, but I want to make sure my purchases aren’t all impulse buys. It’s nice to buy things on sale, but it’s even better to buy things that are practical that I’ll use and won’t break the budget.