Virtual learning in 2020 has become something that students of all ages have had to adjust to because of the coronavirus pandemic. Technology allows us the ability to learn in front of a screen, but have you ever thought about what the increased time staring at a computer could be doing to students’ eyes? “The biggest […]
Category: Eye Health
Conexus Launches Blink 20
The Conexus Blink 20 program aims to fight digital eye strain and vision problems related to increased screen time. Aside from limiting screen time to only what is necessary, there are four main approaches to reducing digital eye strain and damage to your vision: 20-20-20 Work Area Set Up Blink Often Go Outside For more […]
Tips to Protect Your Eyes This Summer
1. Wear sunglasses complete with UV protection Too much exposure to UVR can cause photokeratitis or photo conjunctivitis (more commonly known as “snow blindness”) in the short-term. Continual UVR exposure, particularly exposure to UVB rays, may cause cataracts development, pterygium (a non-cancerous growth over the cornea) or skin cancer of the eyelids. 2. Use Goggles […]