Our eyes were not made to view so many different devices
throughout the day. From the work computer, laptop, tablet and smart phone, is
it no wonder human eyes are feeling tired and strained? Health Briefs TV
reports on eye strain and how to avoid it.
Almost 70 percent of American experience digital eye strain
symptoms from looking at screen all day. Symptoms include dry, irritated eyes,
blurred vision, eye fatigue, neck and back pain, and headaches.
There are several causes for eye strain: sitting too close
to the screen, how often and how long looking at the screen, and how sensitive
eyes are to the blue light that screens emit. A report from The Vision Council
found that adults over age 30 report the most eye strain from digital use. Sixty-five
percent of children and teens spend more than two hours per day on digital
devices, and adults over the age of 60 have digital eye strain from the
prolonged use of devices for more than 15 years.
The Health Briefs TV show encourages readers to get a
regular eye exam. There are many eye care businesses which offer the exam for
free at a very low cost. Explain to the doctor how long you are working with
something that has a screen, and what effects it has on your eyes during the
day. Tips for relieving the symptoms include taking a break from looking at the
screen every 30 minutes to an hour. Also, look away from the screen, and sit a
comfortable distance away from the screen to work. Remember to blink often as
it moistens dry eyes and relaxes the muscles them.
Take good care of the eyes. We need them see all the beauty around.
