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Near work activities ( Digital devices )
Hi Dr , my glasses no is -17D and -10.5 D my glasses number is increasing every year , I mostly use digital devices like smartphones 70-80% time for reading , chatting etc I am a tech savvy person , I have researched that near work activities like reading and using digital devices like smart phones and computer is affecting eye health and that is the cause my glasses number is increasing every year ,my question is is it true that my glasses power is increasing because of near work activities , how can I minimize near work activities , what's your best recommendation for it
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl see that screen time is lessened.pl do eye exercises. I think the power will stop growing soon.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Avoid leisure activity over phone/ screen. Get involved in some sport
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Vadodara
Please don't Google much for your disease
First and important advice
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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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