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Computers can damage your eyes! Between 50% and 90% of people who work at a computer screen experience eye trouble, including pain and eye strain.
How to work at your computer without straining your eyesTired eyes result from overwork: anything from reading intensively or in poor lighting, to driving or using a computer for long periods of time. This article explores what causes tired eyes, what the symptoms are and how it's treated.
‘Tired eyes' occurs when the ciliary muscle (a muscle in the eye which controls your ability to view objects at different distances) becomes overworked. It is not generally a serious ailment, but it can be uncomfortable and if left untreated could begin to affect your vision or lead to headaches.
There are various causes of tired eyes. These are mainly activities in which the eyes are focused intensely for a long time such as:
Occasionally, tired eyes are a result of an underlying health condition, such as stress, allergies or disorders giving rise to double vision.
Tired eyes can also often be a symtpom of the menopause.
Tired eyes can also be described as aching and weak. However, symptoms can also include:
There are some logical precautions which should help relieve the symptoms of tired eyes. If you know that your tired eyes are as a result of a specific factor then you should try to tackle this.
For example, if spending hours in front of a computer leads to your eyes becoming tired, limit the amount of time spent with this activity. Taking regular breaks from highly focused tasks should also help your symptoms.
If your tired eyes are a result of an underlying health condition (see above), then you must consult your doctor.
Most people suffering from tired eyes find relief from:
Most people suffering from tired eyes find that their symptoms come and go without the need for any medical attention. However, it will be advisable to visit a doctor if:
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