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Ritambhara cautions us against the growing menace of computer vision syndrome. Here are tips to avoid it, exclusively for Different Truths.
With our increased affinity towards screens be it computer, TV laptop or cell phone screens, we are getting more prone to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Eye strain and other vision-related bothersome conditions have become a major issue too since all of us are fully dependent on the computers for our work. These conditions not only have detrimental effects on our health, but also induce inefficiency at the workplace. Let’s have a look at three ways we can help ourselves with healthy eyes.
We are getting more prone to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Eye strain and other vision-related bothersome conditions have become a major issue
1. Optimum Lighting
Whether you are watching television, working on your computer or using your cell phone, make sure there is proper lighting i.e. it should neither be excessively bright as the harsh one penetrating through your window or the interior lighting nor it should be too dim. It is also advisable to go for an anti-glare screen for the computers and eyeglasses with anti-reflective coasting. Also, consider adjusting the display settings of your computer. The brightness of the display should be the same as the brightness of the surroundings. The
text size and contrast too should be comfortable. Black font colour on a white background should preferably be used.
2. Frequent Breaks
It is advisable to take frequent breaks when working on your computer. This would help in relieving the eye strain, neck, shoulder and back pain. Try to take mini breaks every hour. If you cannot leave your desk, just try to relax by closing your eyes and while typing avoid glare at the screen as much as possible.
Take frequent breaks when working on your computer.
3. Eye Exercises
There are many exercises of short duration which you can follow while working on the computer. For instance, you can follow the 20-20-20 rule. Look away at a distance of 20 feet for 20 seconds and repeat this after every 20 minutes. This would relax the eye muscles and ease your eye strain. Also, don’t forget to blink your eyes frequently to avoid dry eyes.
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Nice write up Ritambhara. I am doing first two. Now, I will try to follow your third suggestion.
All the best
Rashmi
Thank you..I am glad it’s helpful.
Great tips and must follow rules for all technology people 👍🏼
Thank you .
Thanks for the helpful information. These all three activities are must important part for everyone in this machine world. Everyone have to follow that for healthy life ahead. It’s a part of healthy life style.
Thanks for agreeing with me.
Good one but the only problem is now a days people do tend to take breaks in between there work just to check on there mobiles…so in a way the syndrome shifts from computer to mobiles..Count me one of them.
Nice suggestions for people who work in computers or reading, writing work. Most of the people ignore eye exercises. That is why they face many eye related issues. Om Shanti
Thank you.
Thanks…true. we are so addicted to the screen that the moment we leave one screen we get hooked to the other..if we care for our eyes and want a healthy lifestyle, we need to reduce the time spent on the screen by getting rid of our social media enslavement…