Blinking frequently while sitting in front of the computer helps reduce the risk of dry eyes from prolonged use, say researchers.
Researchers advise those prone to continuous computer usage to blink their eyes often as this can help reduce their risk of dry eyes.
Keshia Sims Elder, assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, has revealed the blinking frequently helps keeps the front surface of the eye moist.
Computer Related Injuries
Computer- related injury (CRI) is a cluster of work-related symptoms in computer users such as Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), Work Related Upper Limb Disorder (WRULD), and Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD)
Computer- related injury (CRI) is a cluster of work-related symptoms in computer users such as Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), Work Related Upper Limb Disorder (WRULD), and Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD)
There are other ways to protect sight and avoid computer vision syndrome, Elder said.
Undergoing a regular comprehensive eye exam eyes and wearing correct eyeglass or contact-lens can help avoid computer-related eye woes.
Many Hours on Computer may Harm Eyes
Long hours at a computer can harm your eyes, say experts, who advise frequent short breaks every half hour or so to minimise the damage.
Long hours at a computer can harm your eyes, say experts, who advise frequent short breaks every half hour or so to minimise the damage.
"Special glasses and computer screen filters are available to help reduce glare and discomfort," Elder said.
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Dry Eye Syndrome Affects Visual Functions
DES is characterized by a deficiency in the quantity and/or quality of tears, an unstable tear film, ocular surface damage and bothersome symptoms such as ocular irritation,
DES is characterized by a deficiency in the quantity and/or quality of tears, an unstable tear film, ocular surface damage and bothersome symptoms such as ocular irritation,
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More Trouble For Less Tears!
Chronic dry eye syndrome that develops after LASIK is found to be more in those people with less tear production
Chronic dry eye syndrome that develops after LASIK is found to be more in those people with less tear production
