my eyes are always sore and i need something that can stop that so give us a help thanks
2007-01-15 01:43:20 · 8 answers · asked by dazvip 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
you need to take a break away from the screen every 20 mins or so.
2007-01-15 02:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot depends on the type of soreness you are experiencing.
I know this sounds very weird, but a lot of people blink less when they're sitting in front of a computer. This means that their eyes become less lubricated and can get to feeling itchy, sore, and/or dry. So if you are experiencing this sort of pain, then i would recommend taking regular breaks; maybe put a sticky note on your monitor reminding you to blink (it sounds totally weird, but i've done it); you might also try some eye-drops or oral supplements specifically designed to help lubricate the eyes.
If the soreness is accompanied by a headache, then it's possible that your problems are caused by a poor refresh rate on your monitor. Turn your head to the side, so that you can see the monitor out of the corner of your eyes. When you do this, does the screen appear to flicker? If so, you need to up the refresh rate.
If the problem is the refresh rate, and you're on a Windows machine, go into Control Panel, then Display. From there, click on the settings tab, then click on the Advanced button. In that new window, click on the Monitor tab. Make sure the screen refresh rate is set as high as it will go. I've got mine at 85 Hertz, and i find that if i set it below 70 Hertz, i get headaches. The higher, the better.
If you're on a Mac, then it's a little easier but i'm fuzzier on the directions. If i recall correctly, go into System Preferences, then into Display (i think that's what it's called). From there, look for the refresh rate settings and again, set it as high as your computer will allow.
If after all of this, you're still having problems, i would recommend seeing an optometrist to have your eyes checked out. Best of luck and hope you feel better soon!
2007-01-15 10:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by squidpiggy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok - you need to take regular mini breaks from your computer firstly, to rest your eyes for a few minutes. Secondly, if you go to your chemist and ask for Hypromellose eyedrops (artificial tears), and put these in two-three times per day (usually just twice per day is fine) then your eyes will begin to feel much more comfortable. The hypromellose lubricates the eye and gets rid of that gritty, stingy, permanently tired feeling. The drops will cost you less than 1.50 in english money, and you can also get them from Sainsburys at the pharmacy counter.
2007-01-15 10:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by nellyenno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take regular breaks from the computer and focus often on something other than the screen. Get your eyes tested and in the meantime use soothing eye drops xxxxxxxxxxxx
2007-01-15 09:48:30 · answer #4 · answered by starlet108 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First of,f get your eyes checked out by a professional, they may be able to offer practical help. I know you can get a transparent screen which reduces the glare from computer screens; they use them a lot in offices.
2007-01-15 10:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by Trixie Bordello 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a 2 minute breake every 10 minutes
2007-01-15 09:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by Steelroar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When was the last time you went to the optometrist and had your eyes checked. The problem may not be the computer but your eyes themselves. I hope this helps, take care.
2007-01-15 09:48:45 · answer #7 · answered by scoop6698 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say for every twenty minutes you are on the computer, you should look away for ten seconds to refocus your eyes on something else for a while. i've found it helps a bit. It's just a matter of remembering to do it. hope it helps!
2007-01-15 10:48:11 · answer #8 · answered by gowdymail 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋