Are You Protecting Your Eyes While Using Computer?
As a person who normal wears glasses, I can truly appreciate this blog. Some of you out there may feel the same way after you get finish reading it.
Are You Protecting Your Eyes While Using Computer?
Just like you need to protect your eyes from the sun, it's also important to protect them from computer glare.
How many times were you told not to sit too close to the screen when you were young?
Whether it's a TV screen, a computer screen, or just a phone screen - it's no secret that they're not good for our eyes.
But do you know really why computer screens aren't good for our eyes?
We were told that old screen types (big boxes - CRT monitors) were emitting a small dose of radiation that wasn't good for us.
But are the new screens any better?
Why is a Computer Screen Bad For Our Eyes?
Even the newest screen monitors aren't any better - but fortunately, we have a lot more information nowadays than ever before.
Did you ever experience sore eyes, watery eyes, headaches when you've used a computer, or even the inability to fall asleep after prolonged staring at a screen in the evening hours?
These are just some symptoms of prolonged use of a computer screen. However, we are treating these symptoms as something normal nowadays - when in fact, we should be protecting our eyes.
The main reason why computer screens are bad is because of the colors they emit - one light, in particular, the blue light.
Are You Aware of the Blue Light?
Blue light isn't bad for us. We get plenty of blue light from natural sources and it's beneficial to our body. However, prolonged exposure to artificial blue light that comes from computer screens can be bad for our eyes.
Limiting your exposure to the computer screen is one way to ensure that you aren't overly exposed. But what if you use a computer (or a laptop) for work?There are people who spend more than 6 hours a day staring at the computer. If it's not a computer, it's a TV, smartphone, or even a tablet.
Of course, there are also exercises you can do if you have to use a computer for longer than just a couple of hours.
My favorite exercise is called 20-20-20.
Every 20 minutes, take a break and look at something that's 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
If you experience any symptoms such as computer headaches - this might ease things and help out. But still, you will be overly exposed to the artificial blue light.
How do you fix that?
Computer Glasses are the Solution
Did you ever hear about computer glasses? If I showed you my computer glasses - you wouldn't be able to tell if they're regular glasses or computer glasses.
They look very similar to any other glasses - but what do they do?
Lenses of computer glasses are made in a different way. They are produced to block out about 75% of blue light.
So does this mean that you don't see any blue light when you use computer glasses?
Not at all! There's a very small difference which is hard to notice and it's easy to get used to it - but other than that, you won't notice a thing. And what are the benefits?
For me, I personally feel that my eyes stay rested for longer when I stare at the computer screen for longer than a couple of hours.
And remember the symptoms I've described earlier? Computer glasses can eliminate all of these symptoms! And do you want to hear the best thing?
You don't even have to visit your local optician to get a pair of computer glasses. You can purchase them online.
They don't come with a prescription, but you can decide whether you'd need magnification or not.
If you are already wearing glasses - I highly recommend checking out with your local optician to help you choose a pair of computer glasses in which lenses they can include your prescription.
I'm not in any way affiliated with any brand that sells computer glasses, and this post is free of any links - but I just wanted to share this gem with everyone who might be experiencing issues when staring at the computer screen!
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Yes, I am aware of blue light coating on eyeglasses. Something to consider going forward. Good to look at far objects, like outside your window every hours as an exercise. Of course, limit those screen time helps too.
Thank you very much, Stanley for your thoughts on blue light.
Appreciate your support and input.
Barbara
Thank you for this informative post, Barbara.
I usually go to my computer setting and reduce the brightness based on how much lighting I have in the room. During the day it is okay, but at night, I will reduce it more.
Then I simply take a break after 1 or 2 hours. I can do my chores and take care of my baby.
Also, I eat healthy food that is rich in vitamin A like carrots, etc.
Cheers,
Ferra
Ferra, You are very welcome. I appreciate your input.
You are doing great things to protect you eyes when working on the computer. Good for you!ππ
Barbara
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Great title. It made me think. I am not using any protection at all there many days passed by.π²πππ°π₯πππβ¨β‘πππ₯ππ
Use some glasses to protect your eyes.
Barbara