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EYE STRAINING HEADACHE
EYE STRAINING AND ONE HEAD ACHE ONCE IN 2 DAYS .i am working as design enginner .i will work infornt of computer for 8 hour per day .
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Prolonged working on laptop/TV/mobile can cause computer vision syndrome. Computer vision syndrome is a condition resulting from focusing the eyes on a computer or other display device for, uninterrupted periods of time. Some symptoms of cvs include
a. Headaches
b blurred vision
c. Neck pain
d redness in the eyes
e. Eye strain
f dry eyes
sometimes watery eyes
these symptoms can be further aggravated by improper lighting conditions.
Measures to reduce this include
1. Work under proper light.
2. Blink a lot.
3. Cold compresses
4. Use good lubricating eyedrop
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You may be suffering from computer vision syndrome
U can try these steps
1. Reduce the screen brightness
2. Wear antiglare glasses, check if u have glasses
3. Before u start the day infront of comp, do warm up exercises for the eye.. Roll ur eyes in all directions and form an o, next form a square, then move the eyes up and down 5 times then move then side to side
4. Use a lubricating drop every 2hrs during working hours
5. Apply rule of 20- every 20min, take a break of 20sec and look 20ft away
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Dr. Shahnawaz Kazi
Ophthalmologist
21 yrs exp
Mumbai
Computer vision syndrome will need treatment as advised but rule out any refractive error.
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