Eyestrain Treatment at mumbaieyecare by Dr. Jatin Ashar

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Eyestrain Treatment at mumbaieyecare by Dr. Jatin
Ashar
Overview Eye strain is a very common condition
caused when the eyes get tired after
concentrating at any work for a long time. It is
generally caused after a long time using
computers, mobile phones, reading, driving, or
any other activity that requires concentration.
Although it is an uncomfortable eye condition, it
is not serious most of the time. It can go away
after some time of rest. Eye strain can be
reduced by minimizing some activities and some
lifestyle changes. In some of the conditions eye,
strain can also work as an alarming sign for
other eye conditions that may need
treatment. What Are The Causes Of The Eye
Strain? The most common and the biggest reason
behind eye strain is mobile phones, computers,
and other screen-based strains known as digital
eye strain. Other common causes of eye strain
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Having poor vision or the presence of other eye
conditions like dry eyes. Focus and
concentration on a task for a long time, like
driving and reading, may also result in eye
strain. Living in an environment having either
too dim or too much light can also cause eye
strain.
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Some of the specific causes of eye strain are-
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Not maintaining a proper posture during working
at the computer. Not blinking sufficiently due to
concentrated work. It is a fact that we blink
less than average during working with focus and
concentration. You are holding your digital
device too close to your eyes.
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The brightness of the digital device is not
maintained properly according to the requirement.
The brightness of the screen should neither be
too bright nor too dim.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Eye Strain? The signs
and symptoms of the eye strain may include these-
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Sore eyes. Dry eyes. Headache. Tired
eyes. Blurred vision. You may feel difficulty
concentrating on everything. Feeling of itching
in eyes. Watery eyes. The eyes become more
sensitive to light. Feeling of soreness in
shoulder and neck. Burning sensation in eyes.
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How Eye Strain Is Treated? Generally, eye strain
can be treated by bringing about changes to your
lifestyle. Some people may need treatment for
some other eye conditions. The doctor may
prescribe eyeglasses also to treat the eye
strain. These prescribed eyeglasses can be worn
during working on computers and reading. The
doctor may also recommend some eye drops and some
eye ointments for getting relief from irritation
and tiredness. How Can We Prevent Eye
Strain? Some tips we should follow to prevent eye
strain are
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Follow the 20-20-20 rule eye strain is caused
when you focus on a single work for a long time.
For preventing eye strain, you should shift your
focus from your work to something else after 20
minutes. The item you shifted your focus to
should be at least
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20 feet away from your eyes. You should divert
your focus for at least 20 seconds. It is called
the 20-20-20 rule. Correct the position of your
screen another step to reduce the strain on your
eyes is that your digital device should be kept
at a proper distance and at a proper position
from your eyes. the distance between the screen
and your eyes should be at least equal to the
length of your arm. In addition, the screen
should be placed at the level of your eyes or
slightly below the level of your eyes. Use eye
drops When working on a computer for a long time
then, the blinking process is slowed down during
working hours, and as a result, this results in
eye strain. Using an eye drop will relieve you
from eye strain and tired eyes. Wear proper eye
protection Using proper eyeglasses can help stop
the harmful blue rays from entering your
eyes. Correct the lightening of your surrounding
The lightening of the environment you are working
is very important. The light should not be either
too bright or too dim. It should be according to
the suitability of the eye such that it would not
strain the eyes.
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