After a long day in front of the computer, it is common to start feeling tired, irritable, or pain in the eyes or head. Eyes can be dry, itchy and blurry.
Staring at computers and forgetting to relax and give the eyes a break can cause permanent damage and eye problems.
It's a real problem called Computer Vision Syndrome or CVS for short.
Check out the video below that explains more or click on the link above to see what Wikipedia has to say on the subject.
No one is expected to live a life without computers; we all need them and are use to them being a part of our daily lives. However, it is important to listen to our bodies and relax or take a break when necessary. The following are some steps you can take to prevent CVS.
Listen to your body.
It knows better than you do when it's time for a break. Do not work until your eyes burn; you missed all the previous signs. Take short breaks every hour of work. This means get at least once every hour and walk around. However, taking breaks isn't enough. Look away from the screen every 15-20 minutes for a minute or two. Look at things close and far away to allow the eyes to adjust and move around. The goal is to avoid the strain in the first place.
Blink as often as you can to keep the eyes lubricated.
Blink as often as you can to keep the eyes lubricated.
Take a few minutes to roll the eyeballs around; you can do this with your eyes open or closed to avoid looking silly. Open and close your eyes often to give them a short break. Yawn if you have too. Yawning stretches out the jaw muscles and keeps them from becoming tense causing headaches and eyes strain. Most people blink up to 20 times a minute. People on digital devices - about 1/3 that number!
Move around as much as possible.
Move around as much as possible.
You should always be in a comfortable position so adjust your body or chair as often as needed. Move the keyboard or monitor so you aren't stretching your neck or looking at things at a strange angle. Try to avoid glare on the monitor, move it around as the sun moves or get a screen
protector.
Keep the work area bright and well lit.
protector.
Keep the work area bright and well lit.
Bright lights lighten up the mood and keep you feeling positive. Dim lights only bring down your mood and cause you to feel sluggish. Making minor changes in the work space and taking breaks often can keep long hours in front of the computer from permanently damaging the eyes.
Consider Wearing Special Computer Glasses.
Computer glasses are special-purpose eyeglasses meant to optimize your eyesight when you're looking at digital screens. They're designed to: reduce glare (a major cause of eyestrain), increase contrast, and maximize what you see through the lenses—making it easier to look at a screen for longer periods of time. Even if you don't normally wear glasses these would be helpful.
Consider Wearing Special Computer Glasses.
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