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Computers can damage your eyes! Between 50% and 90% of people who work at a computer screen experience eye trouble, including pain and eye strain.
How to work at your computer without straining your eyesEye strain refers to a condition where the eyes become tired from intensive or ‘over’ use. This can include reading in dim lighting or excessive lighting, driving a car for long periods of time, or using a computer for a long period of time.
While annoying and uncomfortable it is generally not a serious condition, though over a sustained period it can begin to cause headaches or affect eyesight.
There are a number of unpleasant symptoms of eye strain, which usually go away once you have rested your eyes.
Eye strain is caused by a number of factors, but we can generally say that it is caused by looking at a single object for too long, too close, or in unsuitable lighting. The most common causes are:
The most effective treatment for eye strain is usually self-help techniques to reduce the strain you put on your eyes. There are a number of preventative measures you can take to ensure your eyes don’t become strained:
Euphrasia (Eyebright) is a herb that has been traditionally used to treat eye problems since the 14th century. We recommend using Euphrasia in eye drop form, for example the A.Vogel Eye Drops, which are great for tired, irritated and dry eyes. While this won’t treat your eye strain, it will help to relieve symptoms.
If you feel that your eyesight could be better, try our Vision Complex, which contains zinc and lutein, which are essential for maintaining healthy eyes and vision by aiding the absorption of vitamins such vitamin A and vitamin C, which are necessary for good eyesight. For an extra boost of vitamin C, try our vitamin C supplement.
There are generally no medical treatments for eye strain, unless this strain is being caused by an underlying factor, for example needing to wear glasses.
If you still experience significant eye strain despite making changes to prevent it, it is best to consult your GP to identify any underlying causes.
Computers can damage your eyes! Between 50% and 90% of people who work at a computer screen experience eye trouble, including pain and eye strain.
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