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How to reduce computer eye strain

September 21, 2015 14:07 IST

Strain in the eye is the most common problem a person suffering from computer vision syndrome faces. It is often caused by excessive bright light, either from the sunlight coming in through a window or from harsh interior lighting.

Sudhir Pratap is a web designer. He spends hours daily on a computer. For some weeks, he has been having trouble focusing on the screen. He is being forced to take frequent breaks to rest his eyes.

Life today is incomplete without electronic gadgets like computers, laptops, smart phones and tablets. But, prolonged use of gadgets can harm the eyes.

Most corporate executives experience eye discomfort and complex vision problems when viewing a computer screen for extended periods.

This condition is called "computer vision syndrome". It can result in headaches, blurred or double vision, burning or tired eyes, dry eyes, strain in the eye, loss of focus and neck and shoulder pain.

These symptoms are caused by poor lighting conditions, glare on the computer screen, improper viewing distance, poor seating posture, and often a combination of all these factors.

Strain in the eye is the most common problem a person suffering from computer vision syndrome faces. It is often caused by excessive bright light, either from the sunlight coming in through a window or from harsh interior lighting.

Glare on walls and finished surfaces and reflections on your computer screen can also cause the strain. It is best to remove the offending source of light.

Replace your old tube-style monitor with a flat-panel liquid crystal display or an anti-reflection screen.

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Dr Sanjiv Gupta is additional director, ophthalmology, Jaypee Hospital, Noida.

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