What is Causing the Computer Eyestrain?
Over the last several years, computer use in the workplace has increased tremendously. Computers are definitely an asset to have in the workplace and for personal use, but they have also brought about a number of health concerns. Working on a computer many hours each day without taking breaks, can cause health effects such as eyestrain, headaches, fatigue, and other visual and musculoskeletal problems.
Studies show that the majority of computer workers experience some vision problems. Along with eyestrain and headaches, blurred vision and neck or shoulder pain are often common reported symptoms. Vision problems related to computer work are mostly temporary and will improve after stopping computer work at the end of the day or taking small breaks away from the computer screen.
Eyestrain Symptoms
Visual stress from working on a computer may have some effects that are very noticeable while others are not. Eyestrain is a common symptom that is noticeable right away. Sometimes when workstations are poorly arranged, stress on muscles and eyes can take place. Computer stress symptoms can include headaches while performing computer work or after computer use, dry or irritated eyes, blurred vision, difficulty seeing clearly at a distance after computer use, changes in color perception, and changes in glasses or contacts prescription.
Using WorkPause to Relieve the Eyestrain
It is a proven fact that taking small breaks in between working on a computer helps avoid fatigue, eyestrain, and other associated problems. When you are busy working on a computer, it is often difficult to remember to take those much needed breaks - that is where WorkPause can help! When WorkPause notifies you that it is time for a break, there are certain exercises you can perform to relax your eyes.
What to do During the Breaks?
Some eye relaxation exercises included the near-far focus exercise which improves eye flexibility. Start out by placing your thumb six inches away from your nose. Continue looking at your thumb. Take a deep breath and exhale slowly. Focus on an object about 10 feet away. Take another deeply breath and exhale slowly. Repeat about 15 times.
Scanning is an eye exercise that helps increase the flexibility of the eyes, While sitting or standing at one end of a room, look around at different items in the room such as clocks, doors, light fixtures, etc. The purpose of this exercise is to keep your eyes moving in a loose way. Do this exercise for about two minutes.
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