Computer eye strain is one of the most common problems associated with at-work issues and it is easy to understand why. Consider this: your eyes are staring at a computer screen for 8 hours a day every day. Although this is an unconscious effort, it is actually working the muscles that are inside the eyes. If your arms were lifting heavy material 8 hours a day, they would most certainly get tired; furthermore, if your legs were running a marathon for 8 hours a day, every day, there is no doubt that they would begin to feel the burn. When put this way, there is no wonder that your eyes have trouble focusing for a long period of time.
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If you have ever suffered from sore or tired eyes, a headache, a sore neck, or blurred vision from staring at a computer screen or monitor for long periods of time, then you most likely have had eye strain in some form. Eye strain is a surprisingly common problem affecting millions of people every day. It is most common when you are concentrating on a certain task for a long period of time, such as when you are driving, reading or using a monitor.
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Eye strain is not something that is new to our society. In fact, people are constantly having troubles with strain on their eyes on a daily basis. This is because many of our regular activities, including driving, reading and using a computer, require that we concentrate on a certain object for a long period of time. This can cause our eyes to become overworked and essentially strained.
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What is nearsightedness?
Nearsightedness, also know as myopia and short-sightedness, means you are unable to focus on objects in the distance. Depending on their degree of myopia most people are still able to focus clearly focus on objects close to them, and can see to perform close up tasks like reading or writing. Though far away objects, even an object on the other side of a room, will appear blurry.
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What is Asthenopia?
Asthenopia, also referred to as aesthenopia, is a term used by the eye care profession to describe an ophthalmic condition. It is more commonly known as eye strain, and refers to a number of symptoms that contribute to discomfort of your eyes.
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What is Hyperopia?
Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, long-sightedness or hypermetropia, is a focusing error of your eyes. Usually a farsighted person will be unable to focus on an object that is close to them and it may appear blurry, though they will have no difficulty seeing far-off objects clearly.
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1. Get your eyes checked regularly
You should visit an optician every two years, or sooner if advised. Eye tests not only check your sight, but can also spot problems like cataracts and glaucoma, which are best diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
2. Wear quality sunglasses
Whether you wear sunglasses purely for fashion or to shield your eyes from the sun, always make sure they are good quality and provide UV protection. Not only are your eyes at risk from harmful UV rays, but also the skin of your eyelids.
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We have released a free eye strain relief screensaver that reminds you how to relieve and prevent the build up of eye strain while using your computer.
Download Eye Strain Saver free for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista.
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