How can I relax my eyes after a long period of working on the computer screen?
May 27, 2023 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Tobias Helbig
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Erwin Walter and I have been working for some time several hours a day in front of a computer screen. I have noticed that after long hours of screen work, my eyes often feel tired and irritated. I experience a slight burning sensation and my vision seems to be slightly blurry. I am concerned that these symptoms could lead to serious problems in the long term.
I have already tried taking regular breaks and resting my eyes in between. I have also adjusted the screen settings to reduce the strain on my eyes. However, the symptoms do not seem to improve and I am wondering if there are further measures I can take to relax my eyes after working on the screen.
Are there specific exercises or techniques that I can use to relieve my eyes? Are there perhaps certain eye drops or other aids that could help me relax my eyes after long hours of screen work? I am willing to do everything to improve my eye health and prevent further issues.
Thank you in advance for your support and advice.
Sincerely,
Erwin Walter
Dear Mr. Walter,
Thank you for your message and your trust in my expertise as an ophthalmologist. It is very understandable that you are concerned about your eye health, especially after long hours in front of the computer screen. The symptoms you described such as fatigue, irritation, burning, and slight blurriness are typical signs of the so-called Computer Vision Syndrome, which can be caused by intense screen work.
It is good that you have already tried to take regular breaks and rest your eyes in between. This is an important first step in reducing the strain on your eyes. In addition, there are other measures you can take to relax your eyes after working on the screen.
One option is to perform specific eye exercises that can help relax the eye muscles and promote blood circulation. For example, you can regularly gaze into the distance to loosen your eye muscles. Blinking at short intervals and focusing on objects at different distances can also be helpful.
Furthermore, eye drops can be a good option to soothe dry and irritated eyes. There are special eye drops designed for use after long screen work that can restore moisture to the eyes. It is important to use high-quality and ophthalmologist-approved products to avoid further irritation to your eyes.
Additionally, special computer glasses or blue light filters can be a worthwhile investment to reduce the strain on your eyes. These glasses can filter the blue light emitted by screens and thus reduce eye fatigue.
Finally, I recommend that you have regular eye examinations with an ophthalmologist to detect and treat any potential vision problems early. Your ophthalmologist can also provide you with individual advice and recommendations to improve your eye health.
I hope these tips help you and wish you all the best for your eye health. If you have any further questions, I am happy to help.
Kind regards,
Tobias Helbig
