Q. Why are office workers in Gasan and Guro especially at risk?

Korea already has one of the highest myopia rates in the world, with near-100% of young adults requiring some form of vision correction, and many IT professionals in Yeongdeungpo, Guro, and Gasan spend 8 hours or more per day looking at screens. Combined with Seoul’s dry winter air and indoor heating and cooling, this creates ideal conditions for digital eye strain and screen-related dry eye.

Q. What are the symptoms of digital eye strain?

• Blurred or double vision, especially by late afternoon
• Dry, gritty, or burning sensation in the eyes
• Headaches, particularly around the temples or forehead
• Neck, shoulder, or upper back discomfort from poor screen posture

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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