Eye strain in the office – who hasn’t had it? Tired, dry or sore eyes after working on a computer for a long period of time? It is a familiar phenomenon.
Research has shown that eye complaints occur often. Within a years’ time almost 40% of PC-users said they experienced complaints lasting more than 3 days (Toomingas, 2012).
However, it is not so that eyes deteriorate as a result of working for lengthy periods with a computer. Mostly existing eye problems, e.g. long-sightedness, cause complaints and discomfort during the performance of VDU-work. Problems with sharp vision are simply noticed earlier with VDU-work, as sharp vision is an essential part of such work.
Working for long periods on a computer can make your eyes feel tired or strained.
You may develop:
While working on the computer:
You should also take frequent short breaks away from the computer.
Make sure you’re working in well-lit conditions but without light reflecting off the computer screen.
Visit your optometrist about every two years for eye tests, and make sure they know you use computers a lot.
Middle-distance glasses can help with computer work if you are middle aged or older.
Source: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/eye-safety-at-home-and-work/#using-computers
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