Computer vision syndrome
A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis covering 103 studies and 66,577 participants estimated the prevalence of computer vision syndrome at 69%.
THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL SCREEN USE
We were never meant
to live behind screens.
Yet screens have become part of almost every moment of our day.
DISCOVER WHYOUR DIGITAL LIVES
We wake up to screens. We work with them. We fall asleep beside them.
A quick message in the morning. Hours behind a laptop. A few moments of scrolling between meetings. A series before bed.
None of it feels unusual anymore. That's exactly why it's easy to overlook.
Our relationship with screens has changed faster than we have had time to think about it.
7+
HOURS
Nearly 104 million people in the U.S. are exposed to seven or more hours of screen time each day.
American Optometric Association, 2024THE PROBLEM
It's not just about how much we look. It's about how long we stay.
Digital screens ask our eyes to maintain near focus for long periods of time. We blink differently. We focus differently. We rarely look away.
And for many people, that can come with symptoms such as tired eyes, dryness, blurred vision, headaches and visual discomfort.
This is commonly referred to as digital eye strain.
THE NUMBERS
The numbers tell a bigger story.
Digital eye strain
In a 2024 study of working adults in the UK and Ireland, 62.6% met the threshold for digital eye strain. Average device use was 9.7 hours per day.
A simple habit
The American Optometric Association recommends taking a 20-second break every 20 minutes and looking at something approximately 20 feet away.
WHAT THE SCIENCE ACTUALLY SAYS
Better screen use isn't about fear. It's about awareness.
Screens are not going away — and they shouldn't. They help us work, communicate, learn and create.
And while digital eye strain is well documented, it is important to separate it from the idea that ordinary computer screens are proven to damage the eyes.
The goal isn't to fear technology. The goal is to experience it better.
A DIFFERENT APPROACH
We don't need less technology. We need a better relationship with it.
The future isn't about switching off. It's about making the hours we spend connected feel more comfortable, more conscious and more intentional.
01
Look differently
Give your eyes regular opportunities to change focus and look into the distance.
02
Create better conditions
Reduce glare, choose comfortable brightness and create a screen environment that works for you.
03
Protect the experience
When screens are part of everyday life, small improvements can make every hour feel better.
WHY SIGHTSS
This is where SIGHTSS comes in.
We believe screen comfort should be part of modern digital life — not something we think about only when our eyes feel tired.
SIGHTSS was created around a simple idea: if screens are going to be part of our lives, our experience with them should be better.
START TODAY
A better screen experience starts with small changes.
01
Take the break.
Try the 20·20·20 rule throughout your day.
02
Make your environment comfortable.
Pay attention to glare, brightness, viewing distance and posture.
03
Make every screen hour count.
Choose technology that supports a more comfortable digital experience.
THE FUTURE OF SCREEN USE
Screens are here to stay.
Let's make them better.
Experience ultimate screen comfort with SIGHTSS.
EXPERIENCE SIGHTSSSOURCES & FURTHER READING
- American Optometric Association — Screen Savvy: An Eye Health Report for the Modern Workforce (2024)
- Journal of Optometry — Prevalence of computer vision syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)
- Contact Lens and Anterior Eye — Digital eye strain and its impact on working adults in the UK and Ireland (2024)
- American Optometric Association — 20·20·20 guidance for digital eye strain