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If your eyes feel dry, irritated, or fatigued after a long day of staring at screens, you’re not alone. Dry eyes from screen time are more common than ever, and it’s not just annoying; it’s a condition that can seriously impact comfort, focus, and productivity. At AMARA Medical Aesthetics, Bellevue’s top med spa, we offer Envision®, a non-surgical treatment performed in the office that is designed to address the root causes of dry eye symptoms.
To learn if you’re a candidate for long-lasting dry eye relief with Envision, contact us today for a consultation. In the meantime, stay with us as we delve into how this non-surgical and non-pharmaceutical eye treatment may be able to improve your overall eye health and vision. Let’s get started!
Screen Time and Dry Eye: What’s the Link?
When we look at screens, we blink less—sometimes up to 60% less than normal. Blinking is how we naturally refresh the tear film on the surface of our eyes. Fewer blinks mean less lubrication, which leads to dryness, irritation, blurred vision, and even a gritty or burning sensation.
Common symptoms include:
- Dryness or irritation
- Redness
- Blurred or fluctuating vision
- Sensitivity to light
- Feeling like something is in your eye
- Eye fatigue or strain
These symptoms might seem like just part of modern life, but over time, they can get worse—especially if the underlying tear production or oil gland function is compromised.
How Envision It Compares to Other Treatments
While lubricating drops can temporarily relieve symptoms, they don’t address the root cause. Other in-office options, like intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, also target meibomian gland dysfunction, but Envision’s RF technology offers a gentler and more versatile solution with visible skin-tightening benefits as a bonus.
dysfunction, but Envision’s RF technology offers a gentler and more versatile solution with visible skin-tightening benefits as a bonus.
How Envision Provides Relief
Envision is an advanced, non-invasive treatment that targets the root cause of dry eye, rather than just masking symptoms. It uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to gently heat the skin around the eyes, stimulating the meibomian glands—the glands responsible for producing the oily layer of your tears.
This oily layer is essential because it prevents your tears from evaporating too quickly. When the glands get clogged or aren’t functioning properly (a common side effect of screen use), dryness becomes chronic. With Envision for computer eye strain, the goal is to restore normal gland function, improve tear stability, and give your eyes lasting relief—without daily eye drops or constant breaks from screens.
Who’s a Good Candidate for Envision?
If you’ve been struggling with dry eyes due to long hours of screen exposure, contact lenses, or even environmental triggers like dry air, you could be an excellent candidate for Envision. It’s also a great option if:
- You’re tired of relying on artificial tears
- You want a non-invasive, long-term solution
- You’ve tried other dry eye therapies with little success
A personalized consultation will help determine if Envision is the best approach based on your eye health and lifestyle.
At-Home Tips to Support Eye Comfort
Even if you plan to undergo Envision treatment, good screen-time habits still matter. Try the following:
- Use the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds
- Position screens slightly below eye level to encourage more complete blinking
- Use a humidifier to combat dry indoor air
- Adjust screen brightness and contrast for reduced glare
Contact Us to Learn More About Dry Eye Relief with Envision
If you’re constantly dealing with dry eyes from screen time, it might be time to do more than adjust your lighting or blink reminders. Envision offers a modern solution that addresses the cause—not just the symptoms.
At Amara Medical Aesthetics, board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet and her team will review your dry eye symptoms, assess your tear function, and confirm your treatment compatibility with Envision—contact us in Bellevue, WA today to schedule a consultation.