Many of you have jobs that require you to work on the computer. These strenuous computer-intensive work conditions have given rise to what is known as Computer Vision Syndrome.
However, studies have found no indication that working on a computer screen causes permanent vision problems. Short-term problems, such as tiredness, irritated or watery eyes, do bother a majority of people who work at computers, but these problems can usually be corrected by wearing a special pair of glasses for computer work, adjusting lighting in the workplace and altering the position of the computer screen.
Follow these tips to Prevent Eye strain from computers
- Keep 30cm minimum distance between your eyes and computers.
- Get atleast 2 minutes break for every hour and 15 to 30 minutes break for every 3 or 4 hours.
- Wash your face and eyes thoroughly in every 3 to 4 hours break.
- Avoid working on your computer in complete darkness or very low light conditions, as computer screen emits electromagnetic radiations which are hazardous to your eyes.
- Blink your eyes to make tears secrete, keep the eyes wet.
- Prevent dryness of your eyes by using the lubricating eye drops.
- Use anti-glare optically coated glass on your screen.
- Limit contact lens wear.
- Switch off your monitor while you are thinking.
- Eat fresh vegetables and fruits with better Vitamin-A.
- Don’t keep bright light directly behind the screen.
- Do some eye exercises and eye yoga which helps releasing strain on eyes
- Use a desk lamp if possible instead of an overhead light.
Computer Vision Syndrome could lead to various eye problems.
- Eyestrain
- Dry, red eyes
- Vision related headaches
- Blurred vision
- Itchy eyes
- Occasional double vision
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