How to prevent and deal with tired eyes

Eye fatigue often causes discomfort and can interfere with daily activities, especially if it occurs during activities such as studying, working or driving a vehicle. Eye strain is usually not a serious problem and can go away on its own after rest.

Tired eyes are described as an eye disorder caused by long-term use and without eye disorders.

 

The condition of tired eyes can be caused by several factors, including:

• Drive a vehicle remotely.
• Look at the computer screen or gadget for a long time.
• Read for too long.
• Having eye disorders.
• Look constantly in the dim room.
• Exposed to bright or blinding light.

What are the symptoms of tired eyes?

Tired eyes can be recognized by many common symptoms, including:

• The eyes are painful, painful or annoying.
• Watery or dry eyes.
• Blurred or shaded vision.
• The eyes are more sensitive to light.

Symptoms of eye strain can also spread to other parts of the body, such as shoulders, neck, back, and headaches. Some of these symptoms will be felt more if you lack sleep. Because adequate sleep is very important for the eyes. During sleep, the eyes rest and receive the nutrients needed for tissue repair, so that tired eyes can be overcome. Lack of sleep is the same as reducing or interfering with the process of resting eyes

How to prevent eye fatigue

Tired eyes are very closely related to his work. Some of the things below can be done to prevent it.

• Adjust the lighting and position of the computer screen

Adjusting the computer screen illumination can be done using filters. When doing activities on a computer, always make sure to maintain a safe distance between the screen and eyes, which is around 50-60.

• Pay attention to the room's lighting

Try to keep the lighting in the room not too bright, so as not to dazzle the eyes, especially by adjusting the lighting direction. Make sure you always keep your computer screen clean so that lighting remains ideal.

• Rest periodically for 20 seconds

When using a computer or reading, it is recommended to take a break from time to time. Rest every 20 minutes, then rest your eyes for at least 20 seconds.

• Eye care

Eye care can also prevent eye fatigue, such as squeezing the eye with a cloth soaked in warm water or using eye drops to cool the eyes when the eyes begin to feel dry.

Try the following to treat tired eyes

To overcome tired eyes, you can try a few steps below.

• When reading is too tiring for the eyes, blink frequently. If necessary, take time to read so your eyes can rest. Close your eyes and massage your temples for a few minutes to reduce eye strain. Don't forget to set the ideal lighting for the eyes.
• When the computer screen is tired, increase the resolution and reduce the lighting in the room. Then adjust the distance, contrast, and font size. Removing your eyes from the computer screen for a few moments will also reduce eye strain.
• Standing and stretching arms, legs, shoulders and back can help reduce body fatigue.
• If your eyes are dry and blinking doesn't help, you can use eye drops for obese people. You can also close your eyes, then compress with a rag soaked with warm water.
• Some people need to wear glasses for reading or use a computer to treat their tired eyes.
• It is believed that natural fish oil products containing omega-3 and bilberry acid relieve symptoms of tired eyes. However, this still requires additional research.

Just like other body parts, the eyes also need to rest. Be sure to always stop in the middle of the activity so your eyes can rest. If you experience symptoms of eye strain and don't heal, don't hesitate to consult a doctor.

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