Digital
Fatigue
Visual
Fatigue
Just
like the muscles in your body, your eyes can get tired. For the job
they do, your eyes contain the strongest muscles in your body. But as
strong as they are, they can become strained and fatigued by sitting
in front of a computer, under fluorescent lights or in front of a TV
for a couple of hours. This is called visual fatigue.
Why
do I care about visual fatigue?
Today,
more and more people are suffering from visual fatigue without
knowing the cause of their symptoms. Modern work and lifestyle
changes have forced us to spend extended hours in close-range
activities such as computer work, e-books, and hand-held gaming. The
increased demands of these activities on your eyes can leave you with
uncomfortable and sometimes painful symptoms. For some people, visual
fatigue can also lead to reduction in productivity and ability to
concentrate—and may even negatively impact your vision health.
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Common
Symptoms
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms,
we may be able to help.
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What
Should I do?
Visual
fatigue can be diagnosed by an optometrist through an eye exam and a
discussion on your lifestyle and work habits. If you have visual
fatigue, we have new technology designed to help you combat it.
Health Tips
Do you work or
play a lot on a computer? It can put a real strain on your eyes!
What's more, it can lead to other physical discomforts, like
headaches, neck and back pain. To help avoid digital fatigue,
consider a pair of computer glasses that help you see digital screens
better and more clearly. That way, working on your computer won't be
such a pain in the neck... or back... or eyes!
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I haven't been diagnosed with visual fatigue, but I've learned that there are a lot of things that affect your eyesight. One time when I was in college I was sitting in a class and for some reason my eyes would always lose focus at that time of the day. It was pretty annoying, but I discovered that it was because at that point in the day I had low blood sugar. I thought my eyes were getting fatigued though! http://www.bayoptical.com.au
ReplyDeleteMy sister was having problems with headaches and tired eyes. My mom told her that she should go see an eye doctor. She didn't believe her and put off going for a while. Finally she did and she kept wondering why she hadn't gone earlier.
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