Many of these symptoms can be reduced through a combination of correcting workstation conditions, posture, stress-relieving lenses prescribed specifically for computer operation, special anti-glare screens, eye exercises and nutritional supplementation.
Many of these symptoms can be reduced through a combination of correcting workstation conditions, posture, stress-relieving lenses prescribed specifically for computer operation, special anti-glare screens, eye exercises and nutritional supplementation.
Many computer users experience visual stress due to:
1) an increase in the number and complexity of necessary eye movements and focusing skills,
2) poor lighting conditions, glare and distracting reflections,
3) screen flicker rate .. etc
Direct Computer Stress Symptoms
headaches while doing or following computer use , irritated and/or dry eyes ,blurred vision,slow refocusing when looking from screen to distance objects,frequently losing place when moving eyes between copy and the screen,difficulty seeing clearly at a distance after prolonged computer use,occasional doubling of vision
changes in color perception,changes in glasses prescription Other related symptoms ,neck or shoulder tension and pain,back pain,pain in arms, wrists, or shoulders when working on the computer, lowered visual efficiency and more frequent errors
Use monitors which don't flicker
Have blinds at the windows so that the sun doesn't shine directly on the screen
Use suitable lights that disperse light evenly and don't shine on the screen
Use a screen filter
Keep your eyes at least 18 inches from the screen
Regularly look away from the screen and focus on something in the distance
Take regularly breaks - at least 5 minutes break every hour
Have regular eye tests and wear glasses if prescribed
Many of these symptoms can be reduced through a combination of correcting workstation conditions, posture, stress-relieving lenses prescribed specifically for computer operation, special anti-glare screens, eye exercises and nutritional supplementation.
Relaxing Eye Exercises
The palming exercise will teach you to relax your eyes, which in turn will bring healthy energy to your eyes.
First, rub your hands together until they feel warm (about 15 to 20 seconds). Then place your cupped hands over your closed eyes, being careful not to touch your eyes with the palms of your hands. The fingers of each hand should overlap and rest gently on the center of your forehead. Don't create any unnecessary pressure on your face. If your arms get tired, rest your elbows on a table.
Sit quietly for one to two minutes with your hands over your eyes. The more relaxed you become, the blacker the darkness you will see with your eyes closed.
Near-far focus
This exercise improves eye flexibility:
Hold your thumb six inches from your nose.
Focus on your thumb.
Take one deep breath and exhale slowly.
Then focus on an object about 10 feet away.
Take another deep breath and slowly exhale.
Repeat back and forth 15 times
Scanning
This exercise helps you increase the flexibility of your eyes.
Sitting or standing at one end of a room, let your eyes scan around the edges of objects in the room - clocks, televisions, doors, lights, computers, etc.
The object of this exercise is to keep your eyes moving in a loose and fluid way.
Do this exercise for two minutes.
Remember to breathe.
Hydrotherapy
Place a bowl of hot water and a bowl of cold water in front of you. The hot water should be hot but not so hot that it burns you. The cold water should be ice cold, so either put ice cubes in it or get it out of the refrigerator.
Put a wash cloth in each bowl.
Place the wash cloth from the bowl of hot water against your closed eyes for 30 seconds.
Then do the same with the wash cloth from the bowl of cold water.
Continue to alternate the hot and cold wash cloths.
Finish by gently massaging your closed eyes with a dry towel.
Do this for two minutes.
Head Rolls
This exercise is to relax your neck, head and face muscles and reduce shoulder tension.
Take a deep breath and close your eyes.
On the exhale, slowly drop your chin to your chest. Relax your neck and shoulders.
As you inhale deeply again, slowly and gently roll your head around to the left, then back, keeping your shoulders still and relaxed.
Make your movements slowly, carefully and deliberately.
Now exhale full as you roll your head to the other side and down to your chest again.
Repeat this sequence twice then change directions and repeat twice more.
Video Demonstration
