Are You Overloading Your Eyes? Take This 10-Question Digital Eye Strain Test

Do you spend hours on a computer, phone, or tablet and end the day with tired, blurry, or irritated eyes? You might be experiencing digital eye strain (computer vision syndrome). This quick 10-question self-test highlights your risk factors.

Digital Eye Strain Self-Test

1

How many hours/day on screens?

0–2 hrs 3–5 hrs 6–8 hrs 9+ hrs

2

Do you take regular screen breaks (20-20-20)?

Always Sometimes Rarely Never

3

How often do you get eye symptoms?

Almost never Occasionally Several times/week Daily

4

Main device for close-up work?

External monitor ≥24″ Laptop Tablet Smartphone

5

Typical viewing distance?

~70 cm (arm’s length) 50–70 cm 30–40 cm <30 cm

6

Glasses/contacts for screens?

No / up-to-date correction Yes, not sure if current I should wear them but don’t

7

Eye drops/artificial tears usage?

Rarely/never Occasionally Often Daily, multiple times

8

Lighting when working?

Well-lit, minimal glare Mixed, occasional glare Often poor/glare Mostly dark/harsh glare

9

Blue-light filters / night mode?

Always Sometimes Rarely Never

10

Daily screen rhythm?

Frequent interruptions Breaks every 1–2 h 3–4 h focused blocks 6–8 h with few breaks

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