Vision is probably one of the most important gifts that a person is awarded from nature. But if we think about it until there are problems with vision, while your eyes see everything, everyone and everywhere without glasses and contact lenses?
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Unfortunately, we will learn about eye diseases only when problems arise, some of which can end blindness. As we could be so inattentive to their eyes?
It is known that the office worker spends daily at least seven hours at least seven hours, which is 35 working hours weekly and almost 1820 hours per year. And coming home, we first turn on the TV, do not release a tablet or smartphone from the hands, and a free minute is output, we run to a computer.
«This is how statistics!», — Thinks everyone who will encounter this topic. These data are verified and represented by the UK specialists in connection with the study of computer vision syndrome.
To face this problem today can each. Well, who does not like modern gadgets? Perhaps there are no longer left adults and children who would not squeeze a smartphone or a mobile phone in hand, who does not warm the soul of the amazing invention of the century — the tablet?
We are not posing life without a TV and a computer. Generation has already appeared «dependent people», We simply do not know how to live without these intelligent items that have forgotten that the principle of operation of electronic devices requires a close attentive look at the screen for a long time.
It is known that the average employee and almost every schoolboy and student, regardless of age, looks at the glowing screen on average about 12 hours a day, that is, approximately 4380 hours a year!
That «close attention» The gadget screen is able to cause trouble that can turn into significant vision issues.
Computer view syndrome
Have you ever had to receive an ophthalmologist? Then you probably noticed that not only the elderly people are addressed to the doctor, for whom impairment of vision is physiological
process. (The man works so much: he matures, agitates, his vision weakens, and it is considered quite natural and normal.)
Frequently often with complaints about impairment of vision to the oculist come young people. It should make everyone who spends a considerable time before the screen, especially if it is associated with professional employment.
What are the signs of computer vision syndrome and how to distinguish them from physiological fatigue?
Experts argue that these include:
- Frequent headaches — fifty %,
- Blurred vision — thirty %,
- Pain in shoulders and neck — 45%,
- syndrome «Dry Eyes» — fifty %,
- Eye irritation — fifty %,
- Eye fatigue — 80%,
- Abundant tear — twenty %,
- Formation of myopia — 10 %.
How to keep eye health?
Doxhas University's doctors are engaged in this problem and offer those who work at a computer during the day, several useful recommendations. Organization of workplace — One of the most important moments of safe working conditions.
First of all, you need to think about how the monitor should be located at what. Rule simple: a little further than you are used to the usual reading. Very often for such «little things» Almost do not pay attention until not «Crites» hand, neck or back.
The brightness of the monitor and the illumination in the room should not lead to overwork the muscles of the eyes, and therefore should practically coincide.
Any light source indoors can cause glare on the screen, try to avoid them.
It is known that the monitor has the ability to attract and collect dust particles. You probably noticed how fast the computer is covered with dust, so take the rule to carefully wipe it with a special napkin every 2–3 days.
It is very important to teach yourself to take a break every 45 minutes, especially since everyone has such an experience in school. Psychologists and physiologists prove that this is the most optimal interval through which you need to give the brain and break.
Sitting all day before the screen, do not forget to take a break and give the eyes of rest, they will tell you thanks! Highlight your time for gymnastics eyes, move away from the monitor, drink a cup of tea or coffee and starting again to work, do not forget about Rule 20-20-20:
- every 20 minutes take a look from the screen;
- Ascend to objects located approximately 20 feet (or 5 — 6 meters) from the screen;
- blink for 20 seconds.
Here are simple tips to help cope with eye fatigue and save them from diseases.
- Take the eyes to the sides without turning the head.
- Try to concentrate on the tip of the nose, as well as the bridge, stay in such a state for several seconds.
- Rotate your eyes in a circle alternately in each direction.
Any of the proposed exercises should end with a short rest with covered palms with closed eyes.
Healthy nutrition and excellent eyesight
In order to save vision, it is necessary to eat right and fully. Eyes, like the whole organism, vitamins are needed. First of all, it is fresh fruits and vegetables, the value of which is difficult to overestimate. Do not forget about currants, carrots and blueberries. For enthusiastic creative natures and lucky people who «hours do not observe», Recommended periodic use of multivitamins, they will help protect and save vision.
Proper and balanced nutrition helps strengthen the vessels of the retina, this is ensured by the use of products with an increased content of antioxidants. Among them, seafood, beans, olive oil. Recommended to exclude from the diet too salty, acute and spicy food. Doctors nutritionists advise adhere to the diet, consisting of fish, vegetables, low-fat meat, cottage cheese, cheese, cod liver and large amount of greenery.
