Look away, don’t strain those eyes
Eyestrain takes place once your eyes get worn out from rigorous use, for example driving a vehicle for long periods, looking at or working with a computer. Even though eyestrain can be bothersome, it usually is not critical and disappears as soon as you rest your eyes. In most cases however, signs and symptoms of eyestrain could mean a hidden eye problem that requires treatment.
Eyestrain indicators include:
• Sore, tired, burning up or itching eye
• Watery or dried out eyes
• Blurred or even double visions
• Aching neck and back
• Shoulder discomfort
• Increased light sensitivity
Common reasons for eyestrain include:
• Extended utilization of a computer or video monitor
• Reading for longer periods
• Other activities including extended periods of intense focus, such as working with a microscope
• Exposure to bright or glare lights
• Straining eye sight to adjust to dim lights
• Quick and easy adjustments in the way you read, work or surf the web can provide your vision a much-needed rest. Think about these simple ideas to reduce eyestrain.
• When you are performing close-up work, be sure you have light that’s well directed on what you’re doing.
• When reading, attempt to squeeze source of light behind you and also direct the light on your page.
• Computer usage is a typical reason for eyestrain. Should you work on a desk and employ some type of hardware screen, try taking some breaks from the strain by looking away from the screen as much as possible.
• Place your monitor in a way so the brightest light sources are alongside at a right angle to your monitor. Consider turning off some or all the overhead lights.
• Lower the glare if possible.
• Wipe the dust out of your screen regularly. Dust on screen reduces contrast and could bring about glare and reflection problems.
• Place your key pad properly.
