Eye care Tips for Computer users

Focussing the eyes on the monitor continuously may lead to serious vision problems.Computer Vision Syndrome(commonly known as CVS)is one among such diseases.It is mainly caused due to the decrease in blinking rate.

A person who is working on computer blinks very less compared to a normal person.CVS can cause headaches,strain and irritation in eyes and inability to focus properly.And it has been proved that people who see the monitor for more than 3 hours a day are prone to this syndrome.So,its obvious that every computer professional should take care of his eyes to avoid such problems.People who use VDTs(Video Display terminals) are the ones who should be very careful.They need to pay special attention for their eyes.
Here are some general eyecare tips for Software Engineers/Computer users.

1. Don’t look at the monitor continuously.Take a minimum of 5 minutes break for every half an hour.During these break
   • You can blink your eyes fastly
   • Close your eyes and take rest
   • Look at objects which are very far and them look at your monitor
   • Look at green objects
   • Roll your eyes from left to right,top to bottom(You can either close your eyelids or open them while doing this)
2. Wash you face with cold water often if you cant take breaks.
3. Always wear sun glasses(with UV protection) when you go out during day time.
4. Don’t read when you are in moving(It people have a habit of reading when they are in cabs.This should be strictly avoided)
5. Read only if there is proper light.(your reading rooms should be properly illuminated)
6. Its advisable to use antirefracting glasses when you are using computers.
7. Don’t wear lens for more than 12 hours.Use lens only when you are going out.You can use glasses when you are at home.
8. If you are wearing glasses,consult your ophthalmologist every year
9. Your screen should be set at a lower level than your eyes.
10. Reduce AC in the rooms which you work from.
11. Don’t use eyedrops which is opened for more than  40 days.
12. Take proper rest and sleep 8 hours per day.
13. Reduce alcohol intake and smoking.
14. Try to avoid rubbing your eyes.
15. Avoid use of exfoliating face wash creams around the eye areas.
16. Avoid regular use of eyeliner as the use of this synthetic item may affect the health of your eyes.

Natural remedies for dry,puffy eyes:

• Place thick slices of cucumber or potato over your closed eyes
• Keep two spoons in the freezer.Once they are chilled,place the spoons over your eyes.Repeat this a few times till you find relief.
• Place used tea bags(which are cooled either by dipping in cold water or by keeping in refridgerator) on the eyes and leave it for 10 minutes.This is to reduce fluid retention.
• Dip cotton or tea bag  in cold milk and place it over the eyes.Stay for 15 minutes.
• Apply franch oil around your eyes and lie down for a few minutes.