Computer induced Eye strain

Eye strain and other such visual problems may be caused by overusing the muscles of eyes. Eye strain may occur in any eye muscle, if held in one position for a long period of time.

Eye strain may be caused by activities like reading, watching television, or staring at the computer.

Some occupations such as dressmaking, designers, or computer engineers require lots of staring and this may cause eye strain. Occupations like medical students, lawyers, scientists, and researchers which involve a lot of reading are prone to cause eye strain.
Eye strain is caused when the muscles of your inner eye tightens and irritates your eyes, making you feel very uncomfortable. It is better to give a five-minute break to your eyes from time to time during eye straining activities.

Eye strain may be caused by improper lighting, excessive glaring at the computer screen, bad position of the computer screen, or difficulty reading copy material.

Symptoms of Eye strain may include pain and burning in and behind the eyes, headache and eye fatigue. Blurred vision, dry eyes, itching eyes, and burning eyes.

Always consult a qualified eye doctor when you experience such symptoms to prevent possible damage and to learn eye exercises.

To avoid eye strain while working on the computer, adjust the contrast of your monitor to high. Also try to reposition your screen to avoid glare.

When outdoors, wear good sunglasses to avoid glare from sunlight.

You may try to arrange your work station so the lighting will not hurt your eyes. Vision breaks are also recommended, so is changing your eye focus once in a while to relax the eye muscles.

Eye exercises such as rolling the eyes and tightly closing the eye are good to avoid eye strain.

Always keep the screen of computer clean and streak-free.

(With inputs from Health )

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