Eyestrain the risks, causes and what to look out for
In addition to these symptoms of the eyes, you may also experience soreness in the shoulders and neck, discomfort in your back, wrists, and arms.
Using visual exercises, proper nutrition, and appropriate computer use you can correct your eyestrain or prevent yourself from ever getting it. Suggestions for helping your computer eyestrain are lowering your computer so that the top of the monitor is at eye level; also position the keyboard so that your forearm, wrists, and hands are parallel to the ground. Another aid is finding a chair that supplies adequate back support, and adjusting your monitor brightness to be at the most comfortable level for your eyes.
One of the most important things to do while using a computer is to make certain that you take regular breaks, especially during long sessions of computer use. One ten to fifteen minute break is recommended every two hours. Take this time to stretch any tense muscles and give your eyes time to rest and relax. If your conditions worsen, see a health care professional or your eye doctor for further instructions on improving or healing your eyes.
Take regular breaks and ensure your working environment is setup correctly, have your eyes checked regularly by an Optician. Remember they can see things developing that no one else will be able to see.