Tips to reduce digital overload on the eye
If
you are dealing with symptoms such as red, watery and itchy eyes, frequent
headaches and visual fatigue, you are not alone! With constant exposure to
digital devices such as computers, smartphones, tablets, e-readers etc, a large
number of people are experiencing increase in symptoms of eye fatigue in recent
times, says Shivkumar J, CEO, Essilor India.
While
digital devices are here to stay, Essilor has taken note of the trend to come
up with products to protect you from the impact of digital overload, consumers
also need to follow some basic measures to counter rising visual fatigue. Here
are some essential tips:
Take
frequent breaks from your computer: While it may not be possible to reduce their usage,
frequent breaks can be taken in between to give some rest to the eyes. Also
important is to just stand up from your desk every hour and look away from the
computer for a few minutes.
Minimize
Glare: Excessive
glare on your monitor adds to the eye strain. Try to reduce reflections in your
surroundings by using window blinds, avoiding bright light sources in your
room, and installing glare filters on your monitor screen.
Reduce
social media addiction:
While a bulk of our digital exposure comes from essential work, a major part of
it also due to our constant addiction to social media networks. Restrict your
addiction, and you can reduce almost an hour of unnecessary exposure every day.
Use
protective eyewear:
Use spectacle lenses customized to the need of the times, which can offer
prevention and protection for your eyes against digital overload, harmful blue
light, strain and fatigue.
Never
carry your smartphone to bed:
Make sure you keep your phone away at least half an hour before going to bed;
get rid of the habit of lurking on to social media channels before falling
asleep.
Source | http://www.freepressjournal.in/webspecial/tips-to-reduce-digital-overload-on-the-eye/897321
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Pralhad
Jadhav
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Khaitan
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