Dry eye treatment
Screen use often worsens burning, watery, gritty, or fluctuating vision from dry eye.
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Screens and eye strain
Relief for tired eyes, screen strain, and computer headaches.
Screens can reveal dry eye, focusing problems, prescription changes, contact lens discomfort, and binocular vision strain. Cedar Valley Eyecare helps patients sort out what is driving the symptoms.
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We evaluate symptoms that worsen with work, school, gaming, phones, tablets, or long computer days and recommend care based on the cause.
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Persistent screen symptoms deserve a closer look.
Breaks can help, but persistent screen symptoms often have a cause worth checking: dry eye, an outdated prescription, eye teaming issues, focusing strain, allergies, or contacts that dry out too quickly.
A focused exam helps separate comfort habits from medical or optical causes. That gives patients a more useful plan than simply being told to blink more often.
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Updated prescription
A small prescription change can feel much bigger during computer work or school reading.
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Vision strain can contribute to headaches, especially with prolonged near work.
View Headache-related vision careContacts and screens
Contact lens material, fit, dryness, and replacement schedule can all affect screen comfort.
View Contacts and screensFor work, school, and home
Feel more comfortable through long periods of focus.
A complete eye exam can identify dry eye, focusing strain, prescription changes, or contact lens issues and guide you toward practical relief.
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Common questions
Can screen time cause dry eye symptoms?
Yes. Screen use often reduces blink rate and can make dry eye symptoms feel worse, especially in Utah's dry climate or with contact lens wear.
Can an eye exam help with computer headaches?
Yes. An exam can check prescription, focusing, eye teaming, dry eye, and other factors that may contribute to headaches during screen use.
Should I book a routine exam or dry eye visit?
If you are unsure, call (801) 768-4100. The team can help decide whether a routine exam, dry eye evaluation, contact lens visit, or medical eye appointment fits best.
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Schedule your visit with Cedar Valley Eyecare.
Schedule online or call our Eagle Mountain office. We will help you choose the right appointment.