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Been on computer screen for the past few days in office and having head ache since 2-3 days. First 2 days it was on and off but today it has been paining since morning
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Your history suggests towards computer vision syndrome..get your power for glasses checked, wear glasses with anti reflecting coat,you may use e/ carboxymethyl cellulose 4times/d
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if headache is too severe,then take a tab paracetamol 500mg and then go for refraction asap
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Since you are a regular computer user hence you are likely to develop computer vision syndrome and dryness
Please put some lubricant eye drops eg teardrops 3to 4times daily and ocupol.dx eye oint to be rubbed twice daily on lids .
Follow some precautions eg follow 20.20.formula ie close your eyes for 20.seconds after every minutes and keep proper distance between eyes and screen ie approx 20.inches.wash your eyes frequently with fresh water and don't sit facing the ac or blowers and consume lot of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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please consult an ophthalmologist nearby
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Initiate online consultation with anybody
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Dr. Nikita Arora
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
4 yrs exp
Sirsa
Good evening, since you are someone who spends a lot of time on digital screens, I would like to suggest you few tips to prevent you from Computer Vision Syndrome as headache , ocular pain, grittiness, dryness, blurring all are features of CVS.
Kindly follow the following instructions:-
1. Avoid unnecessary use of digital screens
2. Use the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away.( eg a wall clock )
3. Use anti glare glasses and anti glare sheet on your screen
4. Blink frequently - our blinking is reduced when we are concentrating at the screen
5. Make sure your posture is correct when you are using computer/ laptops to prevent neck and back ache.
6. Do not use digital screens in dark.
Next Steps
Use tear eye drop like Normo Tears eye drop 4 times/ day in both eyes.
Tab paracetamol 500 mg for your headache on sos basis. You can repeat after 6 hours.
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If your headache doesn’t improve even after following the above, visit an ophthalmologist near you and get your refraction done.
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Dr. Sumantra Jyoti
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11 yrs exp
Panchkula
Take an online consultation. It'll help us serve you better.
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Dr. Hemant Sonawane
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
13 yrs exp
Thane
Computer vision syndrome
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consult eye specialist
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try taking 20sec breaks after every 20 minutes
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