For a large portion of the working population electronic devices have become a necessity of everyday life. Whether it’s the computer, an e-reader, or a smartphone, simple every day functions have all become reliant in some way, shape, or form on electronic devices. Unfortunately all this visual stimulation as integral as it is to our lives is also very demanding on our visual system and if we don’t take any measures to protect our eye sight now can lead to worse problems further down the track.
Surprisingly most people know or atleast suspect they require vision correction yet do nothing about it. They continue to go about their daily duties performing everyday tasks such as reading, writing and driving with impaired vision fraught with symptoms such as headaches, blurred or double vision, colour confusion and sore or tired eyes.
This has become an ever increasing problem in the digital age where eye health has become so crucial to a functioning healthy lifestyle. Maintaining the quality of your eye health is not only important to your eyesight but can go a long way in assisting and detecting eye diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and diabetic retinopathy, all of which can cause serious vision problems, or even vision loss, if left untreated over a long period of time.
Already wearing glasses? This doesn’t mean you are immune to the above. Even those who currently wear glasses or contact lenses, are recommended to take regular eye tests every two years as vision problems can change over time.
During an eye test an optometrist will test your vision through a range of methods including the measurement of vision on a letter chart. If something unusual is detected during a routine eye exam, additional testing may be conducted, including, temporarily dilating the pupil using an eye drop and carefully examining the back of the eye.
Despite what many people think, routine eye exams are not an overly costly or time consuming exercise. Companies such as OPSM currently use the latest technology to detect a range of eye diseases including macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts all at once. Eye tests also serve a double function in that they can also detect other serious health problems such as hypertension, blood disorders, brain tumours, multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders.
Don’t have time for a quick eye exam? Listed below are some great strategies which can also be incorporated into your daily routine to help prevent against eye strain and maintain happy healthy eyes:
Set your work station up correctly: If you stare at any sort of digital screen for several hours at time your eye muscles can become so over worked they can't relax so make sure your work station is set up correctly from the outset. As a basic principle your computers monitor height should always be adjusted so that the top of screen is below eye level and the bottom of screen can be read without leaning forward. This will reduce eye strain as well as muscle tension around the neck and shoulders.
Reduce your screens glare: Invest in an anti-glare protective cover for your computer screen and definitely invest in an anti-reflective coating if you wear glasses. Make sure to also adjust your monitors the brightness levels so that there is contrast (e.g. dark characters on a light background).
Apply the 20-20-20 rule: Make an effort to look away from your screen every 20 minutes for 20 seconds and focus on a fixed point 20 meters away. If you find yourself forgetting to do this, set yourself an alarm to remind you every twenty minutes to get into the habit. Just like any physical exercise, eye movement works at its best when practiced at regular intervals.
Don’t forget to blink: To combat dry eyes which can occur as a result of sitting in front of an electronic screen for several hours a day (particularly in air-conditioned office environments), remember to take a moment to blink often and slowly - as though you are about to fall asleep. Blinking is a natural reflect which helps the eyes get rid of dirt and dust and assists in keeping the eyeballs lubricated.
Take regular breaks from your computer screen: Every hour stand up and stretch. Take an opportunity to take a short walk around the office and give your eyes a proper break from the computer screen. Not only is this great for your overall health it also helps to give your eyes a break from the monitor.
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