In addition to the negative impact on the eyes, prolonged work at the computer can lead to headaches and problems with the spine. Long pastime behind a flickering monitor leads to the development of temporary myopia, a decrease in sensitivity and visual acuity, as well as to disruption of the eye muscles. Often there is a burning sensation and a feeling of "sand" in the eyes, their redness, pain in the forehead. Pain may also accompany eye movements.
Why my eyes hurt
Prolonged work at the computer is stressful for our eyes. After all, the flickering of signs, the frequent change of pictures, bright colors, small letters and numbers create a much greater load than the one for which our eyes are prepared. Regular stress and fatigue of the eyes leads to a violation of blood circulation in them. Because of this, oxygen starvation occurs. To compensate for insufficient blood circulation, the microvessels of the eye expand, as a result of which we observe their redness. In addition, due to overvoltage, small vessels often burst, which, of course, is useless.does not lead to good. Due to the lack of oxygen, the eyes hurt and there is a sensation of discomfort in them. As a result, myopia often develops.
Constant eye hydration is the key to their he alth. The natural hydration of the eye can be impaired for two reasons: insufficient tear production or tear film instability. As a result, the so-called dry eye syndrome appears.
It is often seen in people who work long hours at the computer and in those who wear contact lenses.
By the way, the tear film is updated during blinking. But when working at a computer, a person is in a concentrated state, and the blinking frequency is reduced. It is because of this that pain and dryness appear in the eyes.
What to do when your eyes hurt from the computer?
Of course, you should not neglect going to a specialist. If, while working at a computer, you notice pain, tearing and pain in the eyes, the image blurs, and when you blink it is restored, then it is quite possible that this is due to the development of the initial stage of dry eye syndrome. Therefore, you should consult an ophthalmologist. He will prescribe you treatment in the form of drops, vitamin complexes for the eyes and gel preparations to improve vision.
If your eyes hurt while working at the computer, then remember some rules:
- Watch your blink rate. When working at the monitor for a long time, be sure to take a break every 40-50 minutes. Canrelax with your eyes closed or just look at distant objects. A very curious fact was established by scientists. It turns out that you can relieve eye strain if you focus your attention on a green object. To do this, you can put some plant next to the monitor.
- Ventilate the room where the computer is. In addition, it would be nice to monitor sufficient air humidity.
- Keep drinking regimen. Dehydration adversely affects the functioning of the lacrimal glands.
- Keep an eye on the lighting in your workspace.
- Keep your monitor clean.
- If your eyes hurt, do eye exercises in between. It will help relieve tension and improve eye circulation.
Watch your he alth and do not neglect these simple rules. Take care of your eyesight, because this is a very important function of our body, without which a holistic perception of the world is impossible.
