In today’s hyper-connected world, digital screens have become unavoidable. From school-aged children to working professionals, the average Indian spends over 7 hours daily on screens. This surge has led to a spike in digital eye strain (DES), also known as Computer Vision Syndrome—a growing public health issue that needs urgent ophthalmological attention.

What is Digital Eye Strain?
Digital Eye Strain refers to a group of eye and vision-related problems caused by prolonged screen exposure. Common symptoms include dry eyes, blurred vision, eye fatigue, and headaches. Poor lighting, screen glare, and improper viewing distances exacerbate these effects.

How Ophthalmic Science is Adapting
Eye care solutions are evolving to meet the needs of a digitally strained population. Renaissance Pharma offers lubricating eye drops enriched with carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), Sodium Hyaluronate and other biocompatible polymers that mimic natural tears. These formulations provide immediate hydration, reduce eye fatigue, and protect the ocular surface.

Additionally, blue-light filtering lenses and artificial tear therapies are being used alongside pharmaceutical treatments for more comprehensive care. Renaissance is also exploring antioxidant-based eye drops to combat oxidative stress induced by prolonged digital exposure.

Prevention and Lifestyle Integration
Ophthalmologists now recommend the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds), along with hydrating eye drops for screen users. Renaissance supports these practices by developing easy-to-use formulations suitable for all age groups.

Conclusion
Digital eye strain is not just a lifestyle inconvenience—it’s a serious eye health challenge. Through research-driven ophthalmic solutions and patient-first product design, Renaissance Pharma is helping India see clearly in a digital age. As screen time grows, so does our responsibility to protect vision, one drop at a time.