Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why screen time is ruining your blinking rate and causing dry eyes. Research shows we blink 75% less while staring at digital screens, leading to significant eye strain. This quick breakdown explains why your blinking patterns change and how to fix them during the workday.
Try these adjustments today to keep your eyes hydrated.
Do your eyes feel dry, irritated or tired after using a computer or phone? During a normal conversation, we may blink 15 to 20 times per minute. While staring at a digital screen, blinking can decrease by as much as 75%.
We also tend to blink incompletely, preventing the upper and lower eyelids from fully meeting. This can interfere with the meibomian glands, reduce the healthy oils protecting your tears and contribute to evaporative dry eye.
#dryeyes #screentime #eyehealth #digitaleyestrain
Why screen time is ruining your blinking rate and causing dry eyes. Research shows we blink 75% less while staring at digital screens, leading to significant eye strain. This quick breakdown explains why your blinking patterns change and how to fix them during the workday.
Try these adjustments today to keep your eyes hydrated.
Do your eyes feel dry, irritated or tired after using a computer or phone? During a normal conversation, we may blink 15 to 20 times per minute. While staring at a digital screen, blinking can decrease by as much as 75%.
We also tend to blink incompletely, preventing the upper and lower eyelids from fully meeting. This can interfere with the meibomian glands, reduce the healthy oils protecting your tears and contribute to evaporative dry eye.
#dryeyes #screentime #eyehealth #digitaleyestrain
