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9/7/2013

 
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For the last week or so, my eyes have felt dry and itchy. I'm sitting at the computer too long. Mostly editing my latest novel. My husband doesn't mention it any more, seeing as I reject his advice every time. By the end of the day, when it's time to socialize, my eyes don't want to look at the television screen. I sit in my armchair with my feet up and try to look bright. No use. My eyes sting. Each time a commercial comes on I remove my glasses and close my eyes. I'm ashamed to admit that I often doze off, only to stir when I hear the sound of the movie we're watching. Something's wrong. I've got eye strain.

I checked for information this morning; just to reassure myself that I wouldn't go blind. Back in the 60s, people said poor workers in India and China went blind, stitching the clothing available in Australia. I breathed a great sigh of relief when I found numerous reassuring articles.

Click here for:    Computer eye strain explained.


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Too much screen time can lead to something called computer vision syndrome (CVS). Recognizable as that tired, strained feeling your eyes get after a day in front of a computer screen, CVS affects some 64% to 90% of office workers.

The condition likely doesn’t cause permanent eye damage, but it can still affect computer users’ comfort. The most common symptoms of CVS include eye strain, redness, irritation or dryness, a burning feeling in the eyes, blurred or double vision after computer use, headaches and neck and shoulder pain.

You can find plenty of advice about how to adjust your viewing to alleviate symptoms such as lighting, taking breaks, doing regular eye exercises, taking a break etc. Most of it is common sense, and I use that personal attribute all the time. How about you?


Ivan D. Dilts link
9/6/2013 08:21:20 pm

Great informative article. As someone who spends a lot of time on the computer at the office, what helps is if you can try to take breaks in between computer sessions. If you have paperwork to do, it also helps to intersperse doing written paperwork with computer work.

Francene Stanley link
9/7/2013 03:40:41 am

Good tip. Looking at paper is much more restful than staring at the screen.

Janeane Davis link
9/6/2013 10:01:53 pm

I don' suffer from computer eye strain related problems because I follow tips like thos you suggest here. It was really good for you to share this because it will help a lot of people.

Francene Stanley link
9/7/2013 03:41:41 am

I guess everyone who reads the article, faces the same problem. ;-)

Amy link
9/6/2013 10:38:22 pm

Francene, I guess getting eyestrain is a risk of writers whether they work at a computer or on the old-fashioned paper pad. It's good to have a reminder to rest and refresh ourselves and our eyes.

Francene Stanley link
9/7/2013 03:42:49 am

I made a point of getting up every now and again and doing other things today. Maybe it will help soon.

Sophie Bowns link
9/7/2013 01:22:08 am

I have to admit that I'm a little worried about my eyes. Bad eyesight runs in my Mum's side of the family and like many other writers, I spend hours tying/ staring at my laptop screen. I always make sure that I have enough light, but I think we have to be careful!

Francene Stanley link
9/7/2013 03:43:54 am

I read another tip of resting with tea bags or slices of cucumber over your eyes too.


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    Born in Australia, I moved to Britain half way through my long life.

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