Using a computer affects your eyesight
Extensive scientific literature demonstrates that prolonged computer and digital screen use frequently leads to conditions like digital eye strain (computer vision syndrome), dry eyes, visual fatigue, and changes in visual function.
Numerous retrieved papers (including epidemiological studies, clinical cross-sectional studies, and reviews) consistently report high prevalences of digital eye strain, computer vision syndrome, and related visual symptoms among computer and digital device users across various age groups. Therefore, the claim is strongly supported by the evidence.
Amy L. Sheppard, J. Wolffsohn. Digital eye strain: prevalence, measurement and amelioration. 2018. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjophth-2018-000146
Jaschinski et al. or equivalent authors note that computer usage causes digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, which encompasses various ocular and visual symptoms.
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Natalia Cantó-Sancho, E. Ronda, J. Cabrero‐García, S. Casati, A. Carta, S. Porru, Mar Seguí-Crespo. Rasch-Validated Italian Scale for Diagnosing Digital Eye Strain: The Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire IT©. 2022. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19084506
This study validates a scale to assess computer vision syndrome and confirms that digital device usage negatively impacts eye health and worker performance.
Omar H. Almahmoud, Khitam Mohammad Mahmmod, Suhyla Amine Mohtaseb, Nagham Jamil Totah, Doaa Fahim Abu Nijem, A. Hammoudeh. Assessment of digital eye strain and its associated factors among school children in Palestine. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-025-03919-x
The research demonstrates that prolonged digital device usage significantly induces digital eyestrain among schoolchildren.
Aysha Almuqrashi, Huda Al-Noumani, Fatema Al-Abri, Hawraa Al-Hinai, Hiba Bani Oraba. The prevalence of computer vision syndrome and associated factors among university students in oman: a cross-sectional study. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23823-9
This study finds a high prevalence of computer vision syndrome among university students significantly linked to screen time and viewing distance.
Supipi Dissanayake Gunawardana, Dushyanthi Jayawaradana. Digital eye strain: prevalence and associated socio-demographic factors among banking assistants in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. 2025. https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v30i4.8742
The study highlights that digital eye strain is a highly prevalent occupational hazard among banking assistants using digital devices.
Computer Vision Syndrome - A Digital Eye Strain. 2024. https://doi.org/10.47485/2767-5416.1089
This paper establishes that using computers and electronic devices brings about a collection of eye and vision issues known as computer vision syndrome or digital eye strain.
Syed Noor, Iftikhar-ul-Haq Tareen, Abdul Munim, M. Khan, Tariq Khan, A. Rafe. The Effect of Blue Light Exposure on Retinal Health and Visual Function: A Clinical Study of 160 Patients. 2024. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs02024181440
The clinical study shows that prolonged screen exposure and blue light are associated with reduced visual acuity, digital eye strain, and myopia progression.
I. M. A. P. Praksosa, Irfani Prajnaparamita. Impact of Screen Time on Eye Health: Clinical Implications and Prevention. 2025. https://doi.org/10.33005/jdiversemedres.v2i4.94
This literature review confirms that increased screen time and digital device usage significantly impact eye health, leading to computer vision syndrome and accommodation disorders.
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