Spend a lot of time on the PC? In case you do, you probably know the feeling of worn out eyes... But there is no need to give up, you CAN use the computer all day, day in day out, but still enjoy relaxed eyes. The solution comes in a few forms.
The majority of society today has to spend almost the whole week in front of a screen, forced through work, or voluntarily because we socialize that way. What most people don't know though is, that too much time stuck to the screen can cause some serious defects to our eyesight when we don't take care of our precious sight.
Eyestrain is the most common complaint. Symptoms can include: red, watery or irritated eyes; tired achy, or heavy feeling eyelids; trouble focusing; eye muscle spasms; and headache. Changing the work environment, resting the eyes or wearing the proper glasses can often relieve these symptoms. We will talk about each one of these individually.
Change Your Workplace (The Cubical, Not The Boss, Even Though... Na)
Fire your boss... no, no, I'm joking. Move your screen a bit further away from you, to the same distance you can comfortably read. The best distance for a monitor is 19 - 27 inches. Ensure that the upper edge of the screen is just below the height of your eyes. When writing something, put it on a stand that holds it up, so you don't have to angle your neck down whole the time. Strain on the neck equals bad eyesight, you don't want to do that, do you?
Get rid of any light reflecting of your monitor. That's bad news, so if you have to, change to position of your desk around, until there is no bright light directly falling into your eyes. You do want as much daylight and bright light in the room as possible, but not directly in your face. If desk or ceiling lamps are too strong, get a weaker bulb.
Can you recall your parents warning you of reading with not enough light? Well, they didn't make it up. Maybe they did, but either way it's true. Reading and working on the PC in lack of light causes a hell lot of eyestrain, and will cause eye problems.
You can also adjust the contrast controls to be more pleasing to the eyes. Another thing to consider is using larger text. I promise no one will think you're getting old.
Give Your Eyes A Rest
Take frequent breaks. If you're in the workplace, just looking away for a few minutes will do. If you're at home, schedule regular breaks and make sure you take them. Continued viewing of the screen will lead to eye fatigue and that gritty feeling. Keep your eyes lubricated by blinking frequently.
We tend to put blinking low on our priority list when working highly focused on something, so we have to find a way to keep doing it... I use pencil and paper instead of my brain, I find that easier... So I have a sticky note on my computer saying REMEMBER TO BLINK, and that does the trick. I visualize this sticky note as my husband and "wink" to him every once in a while with my eyes. You could try that.
Working With The Correct Type Of Glasses
If you wear glasses, you may need to change lenses when using the computer. Some people don't normally wear corrective lenses but may need them for computer work. Check out pinhole glasses to make sure you aren't straining your eyes by wearing the wrong lenses an eye doctor will talk you into.
The Healthier The Eyes, The Better
To maintain great eye conditions is as important as maintaining a good heart. Thus, pay attention to eating a lot of yellow and orange vegetables. But green leafy ones, corn and red peppers are a crucial part of your diet as well because they contain lutein, which is great for your eyesight. There you go, the diet is not just important for your bodily health... - 14130
The majority of society today has to spend almost the whole week in front of a screen, forced through work, or voluntarily because we socialize that way. What most people don't know though is, that too much time stuck to the screen can cause some serious defects to our eyesight when we don't take care of our precious sight.
Eyestrain is the most common complaint. Symptoms can include: red, watery or irritated eyes; tired achy, or heavy feeling eyelids; trouble focusing; eye muscle spasms; and headache. Changing the work environment, resting the eyes or wearing the proper glasses can often relieve these symptoms. We will talk about each one of these individually.
Change Your Workplace (The Cubical, Not The Boss, Even Though... Na)
Fire your boss... no, no, I'm joking. Move your screen a bit further away from you, to the same distance you can comfortably read. The best distance for a monitor is 19 - 27 inches. Ensure that the upper edge of the screen is just below the height of your eyes. When writing something, put it on a stand that holds it up, so you don't have to angle your neck down whole the time. Strain on the neck equals bad eyesight, you don't want to do that, do you?
Get rid of any light reflecting of your monitor. That's bad news, so if you have to, change to position of your desk around, until there is no bright light directly falling into your eyes. You do want as much daylight and bright light in the room as possible, but not directly in your face. If desk or ceiling lamps are too strong, get a weaker bulb.
Can you recall your parents warning you of reading with not enough light? Well, they didn't make it up. Maybe they did, but either way it's true. Reading and working on the PC in lack of light causes a hell lot of eyestrain, and will cause eye problems.
You can also adjust the contrast controls to be more pleasing to the eyes. Another thing to consider is using larger text. I promise no one will think you're getting old.
Give Your Eyes A Rest
Take frequent breaks. If you're in the workplace, just looking away for a few minutes will do. If you're at home, schedule regular breaks and make sure you take them. Continued viewing of the screen will lead to eye fatigue and that gritty feeling. Keep your eyes lubricated by blinking frequently.
We tend to put blinking low on our priority list when working highly focused on something, so we have to find a way to keep doing it... I use pencil and paper instead of my brain, I find that easier... So I have a sticky note on my computer saying REMEMBER TO BLINK, and that does the trick. I visualize this sticky note as my husband and "wink" to him every once in a while with my eyes. You could try that.
Working With The Correct Type Of Glasses
If you wear glasses, you may need to change lenses when using the computer. Some people don't normally wear corrective lenses but may need them for computer work. Check out pinhole glasses to make sure you aren't straining your eyes by wearing the wrong lenses an eye doctor will talk you into.
The Healthier The Eyes, The Better
To maintain great eye conditions is as important as maintaining a good heart. Thus, pay attention to eating a lot of yellow and orange vegetables. But green leafy ones, corn and red peppers are a crucial part of your diet as well because they contain lutein, which is great for your eyesight. There you go, the diet is not just important for your bodily health... - 14130
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