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Dementia and Your Loved One
Working Behind A Screen All Day? Four Ways To Be Kinder To Your Eyes
Vickie Armstrong
You probably know that staring at a screen all day is not the best thing for your eyes. It can lead to eye irritation and dryness, not to mention hazy vision at night. But what can you do when your job demands that you stare at a screen all day or for a good portion of the day? Quitting your job is not advised, but luckily there are some less-drastic measures you can take to make all of that screen time less stressful on your eyes.
Remind yourself to blink.
One of the reasons staring at a screen for long period of time is so bad for your eyes is that you tend to blink less often when looking at a screen. Blinking lubricates your eyes and washes irritants off its surface, so it makes sense that with less blinking, your eyes feel dry and itchy. You can minimize these effects by reminding yourself to blink more often while working at the computer. Put a (virtual) sticky note on your desktop that says "blink." You can also get in the habit of blinking quickly a few times every time you open or close an email, click on a link, etc.
Turn down the brightness.
Chances are, your screen is a lot brighter than it needs to be in order for you to see effectively, especially considering the brightness of most fluorescent office lighting. Turn down the brightness as low as you can while still being able to read your screen clearly. This is a lot easier on your eyes.
Invest in computer glasses.
Computer glasses are similar to sunglasses, except that they are made to filter the most irritating wavelengths of light out before the light reaches your eyes. They can be made in both prescription and non-prescription forms, so even if you don't regularly wear glasses, you can wear computer glasses when behind the computer. Visit an eye doctor in your area to get properly fitted for these glasses.
Keep eye drops handy.
Fighting through a bout of eye dryness will just make things worse. You make yourself susceptible to infections and corneal scratches. So, keep a bottle of lubricating eye drops handy, and use them whenever your eyes start feeling dry or itchy. If you wear contacts, make sure you purchase drops that are safe for contact wearers.
Working behind a screen is a reality for many people these days. Thankfully, with the tips above, you can help ensure your work habits don't sabotage your eye health.
For an eye doctor, contact a clinic such as California Eye Specialists Medical Group Inc.
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