EYE CARE

 

Most of our work is done on computers which is a visually intensive task.

Unfortunately, work pressure and lifestyle don’t permit us to be kind to our eyes.

Long hours spent in front of the computer screen can lead to a series of symptoms which are now termed as CVS or Computer Vision Syndrome.

 

These symptoms can occur in up to 90% of computer workers thereby causing decreased productivity and excessive fatigue.

 

As a fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, students, as well as adults, are spending long hours in front of a computer or mobile screens. These devices emit high energy waves that can damage retinal cells, leading to various eye disorders.

 

Therefore, these tips come in handy

 

1)  EXERCISE YOUR EYES

- Take visual breaks – look at distant objects for 5-10 minutes and then return to

your task. This helps the eyes focus better. Repeat once every hour.

- Blink several times. Then close your eyes and roll your eyeballs clockwise

anti-clockwise. Slowly open your eyes. Repeat thrice, it’s a good workout for tired

eyes.

- Sit straight and rub your palms against each other till they are warm. Lightly cup

your eyes with your palms and relax for 60 seconds ( count slowly in your mind ).

Repeat whenever your eyes feel tired.

 

2) EAT HEALTHY

- Drinks lots of water, it helps reduce puffiness.

- Incorporate Vitamins A, C, and E into your diet.

- Take lots of citrus fruits, leafy greens, carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, milk products.

 

3)  CONTACT LENSES AND GLASSES

- Do not wear your lenses for more than 10-12 hrs in a day.

- Never wear lenses while swimming.

- Wear anti-glare glasses while working on your computer.

 

4)  DRY EYES :

- An air-conditioned office environment coupled with a computer-intensive job, is a

the perfect combination for dry eyes.

- Blink often to get the tears back.

- If dirt gets into the eyes, do not rub them, rather blink several times to get the tears flowing – this helps in flushing out the dirt.

- Homoeopathic EUPHRASIA EYEDROPS are extremely effective in relieving

eyestrain and dryness of eyes.

 

Being healthy is a personal choice and one has to work hard at it.

A balanced diet, regular sleep habits, a balance between work and rest, and exercises – all play a vital role in restoring our health and helping us maintain our eyesight.