Screens such as mobile phones, computers and televisions have become a part of our lives. Technological tools, which are very useful for us in our daily hustle and bustle, can adversely affect our health. Cell phones and computers used by people of all ages endanger eye health. Looking at these screens for a long time causes digital eye strain. Providing information on the subject, Ophthalmology Specialist Op. Dr. Stating that the eyestrain associated with digital devices affects people of all ages, Ali Küçükötük said, “When you use digital devices for hours during the day, you may notice that your vision is blurred and your eyes are sore and tired. You may also find that your eyes are dry, teary, or sore. “This eye strain is not unlike the symptoms you might experience when reading, writing or doing close-range work like sewing for long periods of time,” he said.
BLINK IS REQUIRED TO RELAX THE EYES
Emphasizing that the use of mobile phones and computers is now a part of our lives, Küçükötük gave advice to ease the eyes. Kiss. Dr. Stating that blinking is necessary to relax the eyes, Ali Küçükötük said, “People normally blink about 15 times in a minute. However, studies show that we only blink 5 to 7 times a minute when using computers and other digital display devices. Blinking is a method of keeping the moisture needed by the eye on the surface. Make a conscious effort to blink as often as possible. This prevents the surface of your eyes from drying out. Moisten your eyes. Use artificial tears to refresh your eyes when you feel dry. If you are often in a dry, hot room, you can use a humidifier to humidify the air. Take regular breaks using the 20-20-20 rule. “Every 20 minutes, look at an object at least 6 meters away for at least 20 seconds.”
USING COMPUTER GLASSES REDUCE EYE STRAIN
Kiss. Dr. Stating that using computer glasses will reduce eye strain for those who work at the computer for hours, Küçükötük said, “These glasses allow you to focus your eyes especially at the computer screen distance (the middle distance, which is about 50 centimeters from your face). Some of these glasses have multifocal lenses to help you quickly shift your focus between near, medium and far distances. Note that computer glasses that reduce eye strain are not the same as glasses that block blue light. If your screen is brighter than your surroundings, your eyes have to work harder to see. Adjust your screen brightness to match the light level around you. Also try increasing the contrast on your screen to reduce eye strain. Screens on digital devices often have a lot of glare. Try using a matte screen filter to cut glare. When using a computer, you should be sitting at about 50 centimeters (about an arm’s length) from the screen. Also, position the screen so that your eye is facing slightly down, not straight ahead or up.”