www.theguardian.com 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.
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.
support.gateway.com 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?
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?
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