Stressful eyes, blurred vision, headache and red eyes are symptoms of computer vision syndrome or CVS. Thanks to the digital world that most of you are leading a lifestyle that requires you to work in front of computer screens for more than 6-7 hours, leading to such problems.
These are the 7 simple yet important tips that you should keep in mind when working on digital screens.
Blink your eyes often
Staring at screens of digital devices can cause dryness and burning. So, keep blinking your eyes often and in every 20 minutes, take a break by looking at something 20 feet away.
Wear appropriate eyeglasses
Wear computer glasses that are specially designed for computer use. The lenses in these eyeglasses feature an intermediate zone of vision allowing you to focus your eyes at a distance where your computer screen is placed.
Adjust the brightness of your computer screen
Keeping your monitor bright reduces the rate of flickering which is the main cause of eye fatigue and headache. Also, a bright screen enables you to work comfortably for prolonged hours allowing a greater range of focus and reducing the need for the eyes to accommodate.
Keep your monitor at the right position
If not positioned at a proper distance, your monitor can cause eyestrain. Hence, the screen should be placed 15-20 degrees below your eye level and 20-28 inches away from your eyes.
Massage your eyes for relaxation
You should also massage the area around your eyes in order to relax your muscles and give them comfort. For doing so, simply rub your palms together until they become warm and then cover your eyes with your palms to transfer the warmth.
Add vitamins and minerals to your diet
Have foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals that are good for the eyes like Vitamin A, C and E, Zinc and B complex. Or, you can go for supplements rich in these nutrients to boost your vision health.
Visit an eye specialist
Ensure you visit an eye care specialist at least once in a year who can advise you on what kind of eyeglasses, lens coatings, and contact lenses to use to reduce the strain while working on a computer.
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