SCENE + HEARD: Daily Post The Surprising Reason for Your Red, Achy Eyes By Staff Friday, March 29, 2019 5:21 PM It’s the end of a long workday. Your body and brain are ready for a break. You may not realize that your eyes need one too. Looking at a computer screen all day, your eyes get redder, drier and more irritated, and when you get home, you unwind with even more screen time. By bedtime, you may experience burning eyes, double or blurred vision, headaches or neck and shoulder pain—all symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome. Also referred to as Digital Eye Strain, Computer Vision Syndrome is a group of eye discomfort issues and vision problems that result from prolonged digital screen use. It can be diagnosed through a comprehensive eye examination. The symptoms may be caused by issues such as poor lighting, screen glare, uncorrected vision problems or improper desk configurations. Read more about Computer Vision Syndrome in this post from UnitedHealthcare.