Dry eyes from smartphones and PCs

Nowadays, our lives are dictated by electronic devices. Looking at small or large screens is part of everyday life, especially for the younger generations. They always have their smartphones with them, they fight boredom by watching shows on their tablets, and the TV is on in the evenings. However, the bright light from the screens strains the eyes, and blinking less often causes the tear film to rupture, and it then evaporates more quickly. Our eyes are hardly given a break to recover from the stress.

Today, daily professional routine without computers is hardly imaginable. A long day working in front of a computer screen is quite a strain on the eyes: If you are working concentratedly on texts, tables or graphics for a long time, you forget to blink. There is even a special term for this: the office eye syndrome Normally, a blink moistens your eyes with fresh tear fluid every few seconds and renews the protective film. The less often this happens while you are working at a screen, the drier your eyes become. Irregular wetting of the eye surface can lead to redness, burning and itching.

Gamers need nimble fingers to keep ahead in fast-paced games. A moment's inattention can cost important lives, so the eyes stay wide open for a long time to avoid missing anything. However, this constant staring can affect the tear film, which protects the surface of the eye from irritation and foreign bodies. It can disrupt and evaporate. Since dry eyes often only make themselves felt when the symptoms are advanced, gamers should take precautions and ensure that their eyes are regularly lubricated.