Main Causes of Eye Diseases: What You Need to Know

At EFE Glasses, we’ve spent years communicating with users worldwide about eye discomfort, myopia progression, dry eyes, and other vision issues. Many people often ask us:

“Why are so many people developing eye problems?”
“I’m not even glued to my phone all day—why do my eyes still feel tired?”

The truth is simple: eye diseases and discomfort don't appear overnight. They are the result of long-term habits, environmental factors, and overall health. Based on our experience and countless real user cases, here are the major causes of eye problems—and how understanding them can help you better protect your vision.

Prolonged Close-Up Work

For students, office workers, designers, and content creators, long hours of near-focus work have become the norm. When your eyes lock onto a screen or book for extended periods, the focusing muscles remain tense, and blinking frequency decreases significantly.

This often leads to:

• eye strain

• dry eyes

• blurred vision

• worsening myopia

• eye pressure & headaches

• reduced sleep quality

One simple habit helps more than most people realize:
Every 30–40 minutes, look into the distance for 3–5 minutes.

Excessive Blue Light Exposure

Blue light itself isn’t harmful—but prolonged, close-range exposure from digital screens does burden the eyes.

Too much blue light may cause:

• eye soreness

• reduced night vision

• disrupted circadian rhythm

• persistent fatigue

As a brand dedicated to eye protection technology, EFE Glasses continuously upgrades our blue-light-blocking lenses to help reduce unnecessary eye strain in work, study, and entertainment.

Poor Visual Environments

People often focus on how long they use their eyes, but not where they use them. Many EFE users share experiences such as:

“I get dizzy when using my phone in the car.”
“My eyes dry out quickly in the office.”
“Reading in dim light makes me uncomfortable.”

Common environmental triggers include:

• insufficient or strong lighting (causing glare or requiring more effort to focus)

• low humidity (common in air-conditioned spaces)

• dust, pollen, and pollutants (leading to irritation or conjunctivitis)

Your environment plays a bigger role in eye comfort than you think.

Poor Eye Hygiene Habits

Some of the most common eye issues come from daily habits people don’t realize are harmful:

• rubbing eyes with hands

• incomplete makeup removal

• overwearing contact lenses

• not replacing contact lens solution

• overusing eye drops

These habits can increase the risk of infection or corneal damage. For instance, rubbing your eyes is a major contributor to bacterial conjunctivitis.

Lack of Sleep

Sleep deprivation is one of the most underestimated causes of eye discomfort.

Poor sleep can lead to:

• unstable eye pressure

• decreased tear production

• redness and irritation

• prolonged eye fatigue

Over time, these problems may develop into chronic issues.

Age & General Health Conditions

As we age, natural changes occur:

• higher chance of dry eye

• presbyopia progression

• increased floaters

• elevated cataract risk

Additionally, chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension may significantly impact retinal health. When assisting older users, EFE Glasses always emphasizes:
Vision health and overall health are closely linked.

Lack of Regular Eye Exams

Many eye diseases—such as glaucoma—show almost no symptoms in the early stages. Without regular eye exams, issues may progress silently until they become serious.

We recommend:

• Adults: a comprehensive eye exam once per year

• Minors: every six months

Early detection is essential for long-term eye health.

Protect Your Eyes with Better Awareness & Better Habits

At EFE Glasses, we speak with users daily about their eye concerns. One thing is clear:
Most eye problems develop slowly through habits—not sudden incidents.

With proper awareness, lifestyle adjustments, and the right protective eyewear, you can significantly reduce the risk of eye strain, dry eyes, and long-term conditions.

EFE Glasses will continue providing high-quality eyewear, advanced lens technologies, and professional guidance—so every time you open your eyes to the world, your vision feels clear, healthy, and comfortable.