Author: Shekar Eye Hospital

Let’s face it—our screens are everywhere. From work laptops to bedtime scrolling on phones, many of us spend over 8 hours a day glued to digital devices. But with this comes a familiar complaint: eye strain, blurry vision, headaches, and that burning sensation behind the eyes. Blame it on blue light—or is there more to it? This blog unpacks what really causes digital eye strain and which remedies are backed by science, not just hype.

Tobacco contains over thousands of harmful chemicals, many of which are toxic to the delicate tissues of the eye. These toxins can enter your bloodstream and reduce oxygen supply to the eyes, accelerate oxidative stress, and trigger inflammation — all of which can damage your vision in the long term.