Eye Strain

There has been an increasing concern regarding the use of technology and science in every day life along with the increasing concern for one’s safety and positive health while being at work. Since almost all of the operations are performed via computers today, people are forced to sit in front of the computers all day long.

Individuals who have been making use of computers for a long time now can often be seen complaining of eyesores and problem with their vision. Recent medical surveys have reported that it is common for individuals to experience discomfort and fatigue, if an individual ends up spending long duration of time while working on computers. Some of the most common side effects of using computer for extended duration of time include eyestrain and headaches, which may often be accompanied with a feeling of dizziness.

Although, medical studies reveal that there is no permanent damage, which may be caused to the eye, an individual may end up having poor vision (myopia). Moreover, such people are also at an increased risk of contracting glaucoma. There are a number of well –experienced optometrists are of the view that eyestrain could be a result of constant exposure to the bright computer screen. Thus in a way, it is quite similar to the carpel tunnel syndrome. Even though, computer cannot cause any permanent damage to the eye, it is necessary for an individual to reduce exposure to the computer screen, if they want to reduce the occurrence of eyestrain and fatigue.

Some of the most possible factors, which can cause fatigue and eyestrain in an individual, include the following:

• Inadequate lighting in the area where an individual is supposed to work
• Prolonged exposure to the computer screens, without taking sufficient breaks in between in order to rest the eyes
• Other eye allergies and dryness of eyes

However, there are some simple steps, which can be followed if an individual is looking forward to get some relief from the eyestrain. These include:

• Keeping the monitor at eye level and at least 20 inches away from the eye can prove beneficial
• Taking frequent breaks in between can also help an individual to give some rest to their eyes before they resume the work
• Making use of glare guards and adjusting the brightness settings

These simple tips can help a great deal to reduce and eliminate eyestrain for an individual.