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Did you know that adults with prescription contact lenses and eyeglasses are more likely to experience symptoms of digital eye strain, including eye, neck and back pain? Experts attribute this to use of prescription eyewear not specifically designed for the computer.  Therefore, it is really important that eyecare providers explain to consumers how important it is to for individuals with low vision, in addition to those who spend the majority of their day in front of a computer, that a separate pair of prescription eyeglasses should be worn while using digital devices.

I have dealt with this issue personally and often talk about it with friends and family.  My 31 year old niece just got her computer glasses, two pairs, one for work and one for home! She was experiencing neck pain and attributed it to a car accident but since she got her computer lenses, she has been a lot better. It was not difficult for her to make the decision to purchase additional eyewear once she understood how her posture at work was adversely affected. As she was wearing contact lenses for distance, she didn’t think she needed eyewear specific for the computer. Interestingly her previous eye doctor had never mentioned it to her. As soon as it was explained to her about the mid-range distance of a computer and how it affected her posture she wanted to purchase computer lenses for work. She was so much better that two weeks later, she was back for a second pair to keep at home so she could work on her laptop more comfortably even though her vision insurance did not cover a second pair, it was worth it to her. Here she is wearing her her  her trendy Classique William Morris frames and Augen HD lenses.