Computers and eyesight More and more jobs require the use of computers. With the information age being available on the computer, more and more people are spending endless hours in front of the screen. After a long day in front of the computer, it is common to start feeling tired, irritable, or pain in the eyes or head. Staring at computers and forgetting to relax and give the eyes a break can cause permanent damage and eye problems. 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.

1. Computers and Eyesight
More and more jobs require the use of computers. With the information
age being available on the computer, more and more people are spending
endless hours in front of the screen. After a long day in front of the
computer, it is common to start feeling tired, irritable, or pain in the eyes
or head. Staring at computers and forgetting to relax and give the eyes a
break can cause permanent damage and eye problems.
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.
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. 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.
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. 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. Read more..
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