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Eye strain and Headache
“Hi, I am experiencing eye strain and headaches. My eyesight prescription is -10 myopia, and my daily screen time is approximately 8-9 hours. What should I do in this case? Please suggest.”
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Should use glasses regularly .. due to high screen time you experience eye strain and headache … follow 20-20-20 rule
( every 20minutes see 20 feet distance for 20seconds ) and use lubricating drops
You have high myopia .. pls consult and undergo fund us examination it is mandatory
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult.
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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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.
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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.
Minimize screen time.
Maintain right posture while using computer.
Always work with screen in a well lot room.
Keep yourself hydrated.
Blink more often.
Sit away from ac and fan.
consult online to start medication
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Dr. Pavitra
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Chennai
Take adequate breaks inbtween work.
Good sleep.
Regular use of glasses/ contact lens.
Adequate hydration.
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Get dilated fundus examination done as your power is quite high.
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