Editorial brief only. This is not finished article copy and must not be published.
Complete the article in original language, verify every medical claim against the listed sources, and obtain a real clinician review before changing its status.
Primary keyword
computer vision syndrome
Audience
Office workers, students and remote workers in Delhi NCR
Editorial angle
Workstation setup with measurements plus a glasses check, beyond the one-line 20-20-20 tip.
Facts to source and verify
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds); blink rate drops during screen use, contributing to dryness; uncorrected small powers and early presbyopia increase strain; AAO does not recommend blue-light glasses for eye health; screens are commonly advised at about arm's length and slightly below eye level
Article outline
H2: Quick answer: what causes screen eye strain | H2: Symptoms of computer vision syndrome | H2: The 20-20-20 rule and blinking | H2: Screen and desk setup | H2: Lighting and glare | H2: Glasses: power, computer lenses and blue light | H2: When it is dry eye | H2: When to get an eye test | H2: FAQs
Planned table
Workstation table: Setting | Recommended | Why
Questions to answer
Do blue light glasses help? | Can screens damage eyes permanently? | Why do my eyes hurt after laptop work? | Do I need computer glasses? | Is dark mode better for eyes? | How often should screen workers get an eye test?
Sources to verify and cite
AAO EyeSmart (link the topic page): https://www.aao.org/eye-health | National Eye Institute (link the topic page): https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health
Internal link plan
/dry-eye-treatment | dry eye treatment
Support links
/eye-checkup | eye checkup | /blog/dry-eyes-air-conditioning | dry eyes from screens | /blog/eye-exam-for-headaches | headaches and eye exams
Image brief
Person at a laptop looking out a window. Alt: Office worker following the 20-20-20 rule to reduce eye strain
Planned call to action
Book an eye test for screen strain: after the glasses section
AI drafting prompt from workbook
You are writing a patient-education article for jaineye.com (Jain Eye Hospital & Laser Centre, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi). Write in UK/Indian English at an 8th-grade reading level, paragraphs of 3 sentences or fewer. Never use em dashes. TITLE (H1): Computer Vision Syndrome: Eye Strain and the 20-20-20 Rule. URL slug: /blog/computer-vision-syndrome-20-20-20-rule. Meta title: Computer Vision Syndrome and the 20-20-20 Rule | Jain Eye. Meta description: Tired, strained eyes after screen work? Learn the causes of computer vision syndrome, the 20-20-20 rule, screen setup, glasses checks and when to get tested. Primary keyword: 'computer vision syndrome' (use it or its closest natural variant in the H1, and exactly in the first 100 words, one H2 and the meta description; never stuff). Secondary keywords: eye strain; digital eye strain; screen time eye problems; blue light glasses; office eye strain. Audience: Office workers, students and remote workers in Delhi NCR. Search intent: Informational, prevention. Angle that must make this more useful than current top results: Workstation setup with measurements plus a glasses check, beyond the one-line 20-20-20 tip. Length: 1,800 to 2,200 words. Start with a 50 to 60 word direct answer, then a 'Key facts' box with these facts: The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds); blink rate drops during screen use, contributing to dryness; uncorrected small powers and early presbyopia increase strain; AAO does not recommend blue-light glasses for eye health; screens are commonly advised at about arm's length and slightly below eye level. Use exactly this outline: H2: Quick answer: what causes screen eye strain | H2: Symptoms of computer vision syndrome | H2: The 20-20-20 rule and blinking | H2: Screen and desk setup | H2: Lighting and glare | H2: Glasses: power, computer lenses and blue light | H2: When it is dry eye | H2: When to get an eye test | H2: FAQs. Include this table as an HTML table: Workstation table: Setting | Recommended | Why. End with an FAQ section answering these questions in 40 to 80 words each: Do blue light glasses help? | Can screens damage eyes permanently? | Why do my eyes hurt after laptop work? | Do I need computer glasses? | Is dark mode better for eyes? | How often should screen workers get an eye test?. Internal links: add the main money-page link (/dry-eye-treatment | dry eye treatment) once in the first third and once in the conclusion; also add: /eye-checkup | eye checkup | /blog/dry-eyes-air-conditioning | dry eyes from screens | /blog/eye-exam-for-headaches | headaches and eye exams. Cite these sources with links: AAO EyeSmart (link the topic page): https://www.aao.org/eye-health | National Eye Institute (link the topic page): https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health. Add byline 'Jain Eye Hospital editorial team', the line 'Medically reviewed by Dr Rajat Jain (cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon), [qualifications], DMC Reg. [number], on [date]' and a 'Last updated [date]' line. Add the AI-assistance disclosure line from the jaineye.com editorial policy (NMC 2026 requires AI-generated content to be labelled). CTA: Book an eye test for screen strain: after the glasses section. Hindi terms to mention naturally: aankhon mein thakan; screen se aankh dukhna. Hero image brief: Person at a laptop looking out a window. Alt: Office worker following the 20-20-20 rule to reduce eye strain. Output also the JSON-LD for Article + MedicalWebPage + FAQPage + BreadcrumbList. Compliance (India NMC, 6 Oct 2026): no 'best', 'No.1', 'top', 'guaranteed', '100%', 'painless' as a promise, 'permanent cure', success rates, patient numbers, testimonials, before/after images, discounts or free offers; fees only as factual indicative ranges; no other hospital names; no lists of localities. Do not copy text from any website. Mark any fact you are unsure of as [VERIFY] for the doctor reviewer.
Medical reviewer: Hospital to assign and confirm. Review status: Not medically reviewed.
Disclaimer: This article is for general education only and does not replace a personal consultation with an eye specialist.