From study desks to office desks: Expert explains why eye strain doesn’t end after college

Digital eye strain doesn’t end after college. Long hours on laptops and phones can cause dry eyes, blurred vision, headaches and discomfort. Doctor explains why office workers are vulnerable and share simple ways to protect eye health.

New Delhi: The classroom may disappear after graduation, but the screen rarely does. For millions of young Indians, the study desk simply turns into an office workstation—bringing with it hours of laptops, video calls, phones and late-night scrolling. Talking to News9 Live, Dr Garima, Senior Consultant at Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals, says this transition can make digital eye strain an everyday problem rather than a temporary phase of student life.

India’s digital footprint illustrates why the issue deserves attention. TRAI data for March 2026 puts the country’s internet subscriber base at 1.093 billion, while average wireless data consumption reached 26.70 GB per wireless data subscriber per month.

When the study desk becomes the office desk

Digital eye strain, also called computer vision syndrome, refers to a group of eye and vision-related symptoms associated with prolonged use of computers, smartphones, tablets and other digital devices. Reported symptoms include tired or burning eyes, dryness, watering, blurred vision and headaches, along with neck and........

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