 How Staring at a Computer Can Damage Your Eyes
In today’s world, computers are used for everything from work to communicating with friends and family. Some people might not realize how this can damage their eyesight. But if you stare at a computer screen for hours on end, your eyesight will suffer. Let’s review how staring at a computer affects your eye health and what you can do about it.
Adverse Effects of Staring at a Computer
If you work in an industry where you must stare at a computer screen for hours on end, you might be putting your eyesight at risk. When you stare at a computer screen, you are not blinking as often as you should. This can cause your eyes to become dry and irritated. You might also experience blurred vision, eye fatigue, or headaches.
Staring at a computer for hours on end can cause the following:
- eye fatigue, which is a feeling of tiredness in your eyes.
- eye strain
- dry eye
- blurred vision
- headaches
- and more
What You Can Do About It
If you experience any of the symptoms listed above, it is essential to take steps to protect your eyesight. Here are some action steps when it comes to computer use:
- Take a break every 20 minutes. Get up and walk around or look away from the computer screen for at least 20 seconds.
- Use an eye drop to help relieve dry eyes.
- Install a program that reminds you to take breaks.
- Reduce the amount of glare on your screen by using an anti-glare device
Many of us don’t realize how much time we spend on our phones, tablets, computers, and devices. However, the amount of time spent on these devices can have a negative impact on our eyesight if we’re not careful. According to The Vision Council, 65 percent of American adults use digital devices for more than two hours per day, and 90 percent of that time is spent looking at screens. This continuous exposure to blue light can cause permanent damage if we’re not careful.
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