Too much screen time? Find out what is digital eye strain and how to prevent it

Dr Errol Chan has seen an increase in the number of patients with digital eye strain. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
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SINGAPORE - Marketing executive Shushannah Lee started having blurry vision and eye fatigue during the circuit breaker.

She would use her laptop for eight to 12 hours a day while working from home, and in between those hours, she would also use her mobile phone. On weekends, she would unwind by binge-watching Netflix on television for 10 hours.

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