Thursday, October 22, 2009
10 Eye Saving Tips For Every Computer User
Do you know that prolonged exposure to computer can lead to:
1. Dry Eyes
2.Itching
3. Iritation
4. Watery Sensation in eyes.
These problems are commonly addressed as Computer Vision Syndrome(C.V.S); which is very common problem with every user due to prolonged exposure or usage of computers, the altered life style and change in their work environment.
So are you a prolonged computer user?If Yes:
Then there are 10 significant steps one can follow:
Step 1. Eyes to monitor- the Ideal distance:
Your computer monitor should be straight in front of you ideally at a distance of more than 25 inches from your eyes.
Step 2. Monitor Location:
The ideal viewing area of the monitor is 6 inches, below the horizontal eye level.
Step 3. Font color selection:
Preferably work with fonts of darker shades on light background & vice versa.
Step 4. Anti-glare screen:
Attach an anti-glare screen in front of the monitor which will decerease the amount of light reflected from the screen.
Step 5. Document holder:
Use a screen mounted document holder,positioned between keyboard & monitor screen almost at the same distance & height as that of the monitor.
Step 6. Light effect:
Use suspended lights from ceiling & windows with shades, blinds or curtains. Avoid light hitting directly on eyes.
Step 7. Sitting posture:
Use chairs with armrests which are able to provide, support while typing, position of head slightly titled downwards & height of the chair adjusted appropriately so that the feet rest flat on floor.
Step 8. A.C. distance:
Avoid sitting at a location with direct blow of air on eyes from a blower or an A.C. or for a long period in a room with low humidity.
Step 9. 20-20-20 rule:
Take a short breaks for your eyes every 20 minutes between your work for 20 seconds than look at objects that are at least 20 feet away.
Step 10. Eye exercise:
Close your eyes & slowly roll your eyeballs clockwise & anticlockwise.Repeat it for three times.
Have any quiries please feel free to leave a comment subsequent response is assured.
For any further details please follow the link:
http://www.rushabheyehospital.com/
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2 comments:
Dear Doctor, I Thank the whole doctors team of Rushabh Eye Hospital for making my dream come true of living as glassless life. I have been successfully operated by you all one month back (18-9-09) and have started my normal routine. I work on Laptop everyday so, can i start this suggested excercise now after completion of one month of Lasik
@ supriya..We the team of rushabh are very pleased to hear from you...please follow the excercise it really helps..
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