Health

Digital eye fatigue is often blamed on screens themselves. Readers are told that staring at displays for too long damages eyesight or that digital reading is inherently harmful. The reality is more nuanced. Eye fatigue is real, but it is usually caused by a combination of environmental, behavioural and technological factors rather than screens alone.

This article looks at what actually causes digital eye fatigue, why reading is often implicated, and what readers can do to reduce discomfort without abandoning digital reading altogether.

What Eye Fatigue Really Is

Eye fatigue, sometimes referred to as digital eye strain, is not the …