Do not be too long in front of a computer screen

A research conducted by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health in Los Angeles shows, almost 88 percent of all computer users experience computer vision syndrome (CVS), a condition that arises because we are too old to focus the eyes to the computer screen.

   The characteristics of this syndrome are blurred vision, and not infrequently to cause pain in the head, sore throat, eyes feel tired, dry, irritated skin and is difficult to re-focus view. If you have, you should start doing mitigation measures.


As reported NBC5.com website on Wednesday (03/14/2007) expert eye problems (optometrist) Dr.. Jay Schlanger said, too often see the computer screen will be bad on the eyes. "Our eyes are not conditioned to constantly look at the computer screen, eight hours a day," he said.

Schlanger suggests, the first step to do is to wear glasses with special lenses for computer. "Some companies are now beginning to make the upper part of the lens is designed to look at the computer, and the bottom for reading, these glasses called the office," said Schlanger.

Users also have a contact lens solution, which is to replace a new generation of contact lenses made ​​from silicone hydrogel. "Silicon type allows oxygen transmission power is higher than other types," said Schlanger.

Another step that can be done is to look away from the computer screen. Drink lots of water while in office. It helps your body hydrated, so there is ample supply of water allows the body to produce tears, and keep your eyes do not dry.

Point of view should also be fitted to a computer, the top of the computer screen should be at eye level. Adjust the level of light / dark screen, and make sure there is no glare from the reflection of the other light sources.