Q: I was using my e-reader at the beach in Vancouver, and someone came up to me and said I should stop because that was bad for my eyes. Is there any truth to that unsolicited advice? A: Not much. Most e-readers have screens that are easier on the eyes than other digital devices. The bigger concern is the ambient light from being outdoors. Ideally, you’d have been wearing sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun. It’s also fairly common for prescription lenses to have some UV (and blue light) protection. Visit us at Mosaic Optometry for questions about your current lenses and your future lens options!