Get a comprehensive eye exam.Īn annual comprehensive eye exam is the most important thing you can do to prevent or treat computer vision problems. Here are 10 easy steps you can take to reduce your risk of eye strain and the symptoms that go along with it: 1. Research sponsored by The Vision Council showed that 59% of people who routinely use computers and digital devices experience symptoms of digital eye strain (also known as computer eye strain or computer vision syndrome). It's causing a widespread problem called digital eye strain. It seems like everyone is staring at a computer screen, phone or other digital device these days. Wan, OD How to get relief from digital eye strain symptoms