{"id":42207,"date":"2021-03-04T13:16:47","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T09:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=42207"},"modified":"2021-03-04T13:16:47","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T09:16:47","slug":"moorfields-eye-strain-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/sponsored\/moorfields-eye-strain-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask The Experts: How Increased Screen Time Leads To Eye Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Digital-related eye strain affects people of ALL ages. If you&#8217;re concerned, read on. Experts from <a href=\"https:\/\/moorfields.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Moorfields<\/a> Eye Hospital Dubai weigh-in on digital eye strain which is affecting us more and more due to a change in lifestyle.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 changed the way we live our lives. We spend more time at home, enjoy more family time and are healthier, but recent lifestyle changes also mean we spend significantly more time staring at our screens.<\/p>\n<p>According to a Hootsuite study in 2019, UAE residents spend on average four HOURS of screen time per day. Wait&#8230; WHAT?! Not only is this an unsettling stat, but increased screen time can also contribute to Digital Eye Strain (DES), a group of eye and vision-related problems that actually stem from looking at digital screens for prolonged periods.<\/p>\n<h2>Think about it, how much time do you spend looking at a screen per day, and how is it affecting your eyesight?<\/h2>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div>\n<p><!--infeed--><\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/LStsZHwCQKkQCKzloh\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/hyperrpg-twitch-kollok1991-kollok-LStsZHwCQKkQCKzloh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Are you affected by Digital Eye Strain?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Experts at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, the first overseas branch of Moorfield&#8217;s London, offered some valuable insights on Digital Eye Strain.<\/p>\n<p>If your eyes are strained you&#8217;ll notice that your vision blurs, and your eyes feel itchy and tired. You may also find your eyes become dry and watery.<\/p>\n<p>While staring at screens is unavoidable, <em>recognising the symptoms<\/em> and taking <em>preventative measures<\/em> will help you limit developing the related ailments.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CGcjU6KJwT2\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; 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border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CGcjU6KJwT2\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\">A post shared by Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE (@moorfieldsuae)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Recognising Computer Vision Syndrome symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Reduced blinking and dry eye can result in irritation, burning sensations, eye strain, headaches-remove headaches here, tired eyes, sensitivity to light, and those that are associated with focusing include blurred vision at the near and far distances and headaches after spending prolonged times staring at a screen.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms can be triggered by poor lighting, glare, and improper viewing distances, so consider your work environment and how you can improve it!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2021\/03\/03095530\/digital-strain.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Don&#8217;t Google it: You need an eye examination to diagnose <\/strong><strong>Computer Vision Syndrome<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need a comprehensive eye examination to diagnose DES, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/moorfieldsuae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Moorfields Dubai<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n<p>Your test may include an assessment of patient history, visual acuity, and a refraction test to confirm the correct lens power needed to compensate for any refractive errors.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CLwFwmWpMIH\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; 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height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; 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font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CLwFwmWpMIH\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\">A post shared by Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE (@moorfieldsuae)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Once it&#8217;s diagnosed you can learn how to treat it<\/h2>\n<p>Regular eye care and reducing screen time can help, you can also adjust your screen&#8217;s brightness and contrast.<\/p>\n<p>Other solutions such as keeping the eye refreshed and lubricated are also essential, according to Moorfields, and you might need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/treatments\/lubricating-eye-drops\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">artificial tears<\/a> and a humidifier to help maintain the optimal moisturised level.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, Moorfields recommend patients follow the 20-20-20 rule; Take a\u00a020-second break\u00a0to view something\u00a020 feet away\u00a0every\u00a020 minutes\u00a0when using a digital screen. Who knew!<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #222222;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\">Located in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/moorfields.ae\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Dubai Healthcare City<\/a><span style=\"color: #222222;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\">,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #222222; font-weight: normal;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\">Moorfields Dubai provides a comprehensive range of ophthalmic services for patients.<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\">From adult to paediatric, simple to complex treatments, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of eye care services provided by specialist teams of Consultant Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Orthoptists, all under one roof in a state-of-the-art facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meet the team <a href=\"https:\/\/moorfields.ae\/medical-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Book your appointment <a href=\"https:\/\/moorfields.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Digital-related eye strain affects people of ALL ages. 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If you&#8217;re concerned, read on. Experts from <a href=\"https:\/\/moorfields.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moorfields<\/a> Eye Hospital Dubai weigh-in on digital eye strain which is affecting us more and more due to a change in lifestyle.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 changed the way we live our lives. We spend more time at home, enjoy more family time and are healthier, but recent lifestyle changes also mean we spend significantly more time staring at our screens.<\/p>\n<p>According to a Hootsuite study in 2019, UAE residents spend on average four HOURS of screen time per day. Wait&#8230; WHAT?! 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You may also find your eyes become dry and watery.<\/p>\n<p>While staring at screens is unavoidable, <em>recognising the symptoms<\/em> and taking <em>preventative measures<\/em> will help you limit developing the related ailments.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"embed_block","embed_item":"<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CGcjU6KJwT2\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; 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Take a\u00a020-second break\u00a0to view something\u00a020 feet away\u00a0every\u00a020 minutes\u00a0when using a digital screen. 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