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Eye burns and straining
My eyes are straining soon when I sit infront of laptop. I need some suggestions to reduce eyes burning.
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Follow 20:20:20 rule
To blink frequently.
To use preservative free lubricating eye drop.
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Dr. Sana Rasheed
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Eye burning is mostly due to dry eye
You need to frequent blink the eyes while using screens or reading
Avoid longer usage of screens
Avoid sitting in front of direct fan and ac
Massage gently on closed lids in slow motion frequently when you have burning
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Can start on lubricating eyedrops 4 times a day
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Can consult sos
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
Avoid rubbing
Maintain hygiene
Blink more
Drink water adequately
Cold compression
Cold water lavage
Follow rule of 20-
Means after 20 min of work ,take rest for 20 sec and look at 20feet distance
Reduce brightness of the screen
Away from AC Airflow
Use lubricant drop- refresh liquigel
Wear glasses outside
Take nuts for essential fatty acids (Omega 3)
Avoid second hand smoke
May need physical consultation for thorough slit lamp examination
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
While using digital devices, every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at a distant object 20 feet away.
Maintain right posture while using computer.
Keep yourself hydrated.
Blink more often.
Sit away from ac and fan.
You can use lubricating eye drop
consult sos
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl follow the above instructions. Pl use lubricant eye drops. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Sangli
Follow 20 20 20 rule while working on computer
look at 20 feet distance after every 20 minutes for 20 seconds and blink more
adjust your posture
use bluecut spectacles while working on screen.
take adequate rest.
Please consult for detail
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