Blue Fin Vision® Featured In ELLE: Blue Light and Digital Eye Strain
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- Medically Reviewed by: Mr Mfazo Hove, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
- Author: Chris Dunnington
- Published: October 30, 2026
- Last Updated: October 30, 2026
TL;DR: ELLE features Mr Mfazo Hove, ophthalmic surgeon and founder of Blue Fin Vision®, in an article examining popular wellness habits. His contribution challenges concerns about blue light from everyday screens and focuses instead on practical habits to manage digital eye strain, the discomfort associated with prolonged screen use.
Looking Beyond Blue-Light Glasses
Written by Nicola Down, the feature brings together expert perspectives on wellness trends and the evidence behind them. Mr Hove addresses blue-light glasses, distinguishing concerns about lasting eye damage from the discomfort people experience after spending hours at a screen.
In the article, he explains that evidence linking blue light from consumer screens to significant long-term eye damage is weak. His message is not that screen-related discomfort should be dismissed, but that buying protective products may miss the underlying problem.
Mr Hove highlights reduced blinking during screen use as a contributor to dryness and irritation. He also discusses how late-night screen use can disturb sleep and contribute to discomfort the following day.
Everyday Habits and Persistent Discomfort
Rather than focusing on expensive glasses, Mr Hove recommends straightforward changes. These include the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look approximately 20 feet, or six metres, away for 20 seconds.
His advice also includes consciously blinking, using lubricating eye drops for dry eyes and avoiding screens during the hour before bedtime.
Importantly, he recommends professional assessment when dry-eye symptoms continue despite these changes. He notes that dry-eye disease can go unrecognised in middle-aged women, despite being treatable. For readers, the distinction is useful: question the product claims without ignoring persistent discomfort.
Read The Full Coverage
Read 10 Wellness Habits That Doctors Say Are Nonsense, by Nicola Down, published in ELLE Netherlands on 27 October 2026. The original article is in Dutch.
Discuss Persistent Eye Discomfort
If dry eyes or screen-related discomfort persist, book a consultant-led consultation with Blue Fin Vision® across London, Hertfordshire and Essex to discuss your concerns and options.
