eyes sore and tired. solution please?

Question

my work makes it mandatory for me to stare at my comp screen for long, long periods of time. the whole day, that is.
i become tired and eyes kinds starts getting very irritated.
what can i do abt this?
help me please..

thank u .. all! i work for a mobile vas firm and work extensively on internet marketing/branding/communications.
divya k, i owe u one. all u guys, who took time to reply! arigatho gosaimus (thank u very much in japanese).
i shall take all the suggestions and do the necessary

Answer 1

get a different job !

Answer 2

Well first be sure you're getting enough sleep, I read a lot and stare at the computer practically all day and they only get irritated when I haven't slept enough. Though if they are constatly irritated I would try eye drops or perhaps talking to an eye doctor about solutions to the problem. Staring at a computer like that is strenuous work on your eyes and will cause your eye sight to worsen. Maybe your eye sight is getting worse and you need glasses.
Good luck!

Answer 3

I worked as a Quality Contol tech for a poultry processing plant for around 2 years.. we used a digital scale and did so much paper work that sometimes I was writing and focusing for too long a period and when I would finally look up.. I would see double.. for a looooong time.. scared me.. went to the OD and she told me that our muscles in our eyes will basically crap the same way that our arms legs fingers so on will do if we over stress them..

She told me to stop doing it.. hehehe... basically to just stop writing things down for at least 5 minutes and more if I could swing it .. every hour.. and then she told me to get a pair of blue tinted glasses to wear..

the blue glasses gave me so much relief my work improved ! and my boss noticed the improvement and I got a promo..

all because of an eye cramp..

Answer 4

Divya K gave you a great answer. The glasses will help immensely! also when you get home use teabags on your eyes or cucumber and then as many times in the day as possible take a wash cloth and rinse it out in very hot water and wring it out enough to not drip then place on your eyes. Hold it there until it cools.

Answer 5

every 15 minutes take your eyes of the computer or book and focus on something else or even close your eyes for at least 5-15 seconds at a time. i worked at a call center where i had to stare at the computer screen to the point where i'd get a migraine from it. but that should help..oh and turn your monitor's color to something more dim so it won't strain your eyes as much - the darker the image the less strain you put on your eyes.

Answer 6

Fix a green screen on wall behind computer. Put "Rose Water" in eyes twice daily. Shall get relief.

Answer 7

9 Steps to Reducing Computer Eyestrain

By Larry K. Wan, O.D.

Computer eyestrain is the number one office-related health complaint, but there are many things workers and employers can do to reduce this symptom of computer vision syndrome (CVS). Here are nine easy tips:
1. Get a computer eye exam.

This is the most important thing you can do to prevent or treat computer vision problems. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), computer users should have an eye exam before they start working on a computer and once a year thereafter.
2. Use proper lighting.

Eyestrain is often caused by excessively bright light coming in from outside and excessively bright light inside. When you use a computer, your ambient lighting should be about half that used in most offices. Eliminate exterior light by closing drapes, shades, or blinds. Reduce interior lighting by using fewer light bulbs or fluorescent tubes, or use lower intensity bulbs and tubes. If possible, position your monitor so that windows are to the side of it, instead of in front or back.
3. Minimize glare.

Glare on walls and finished surfaces, as well as reflections on the computer screen itself can also cause eyestrain. You may want to install an anti-glare screen on your monitor and, if possible, paint bright white walls a darker color with a matte finish. Again, cover the windows; when outside light cannot be reduced, use a computer hood. Have an anti-reflective coating applied to your glasses. This will prevent glare and reflections on the back side of your lenses from reaching your eyes.
4. Adjust the brightness of your computer screen.

Closely match the brightness of the environment with that of your computer screen, by using the buttons on the monitor. As a test, try looking at the white background of this web page: if it looks like a light source, it's too bright; if it seems dull and gray, it may be too dark. Also adjust the monitor to make sure the contrast between the screen background and the on-screen characters is high. And make sure that the text size and color are optimized for the most comfort — read these tips.
5. Blink more often.

Blinking is very important when working at a computer — it rewets your eyes to avoid dryness and irritation. When working at a computer, people blink less frequently — about five times less than normally, according to studies. Tears coating the eye evaporate more rapidly during long non-blinking phases and cause dry eyes. Office buildings may have excessively dry environments that also reduce tearing.

For significant problems, ask your eye doctor about artificial tears or eyedrops that you can use during the day. By the way, don't confuse lubricating drops with the drops that only "get the red out." The latter can indeed make your eyes look better with vasoconstrictors that reduce the size of the blood vessels in your eyes, but they are not necessarily formulated to help with dryness and irritation.

Also try this exercise: Every 30 minutes blink 10 times by closing your eyes as if falling asleep (very slowly). This will help rewet your eyes.
6. Exercise and stretch your eyes.

Look away from your computer screen every 30 minutes, and focus for 5-10 seconds on a distant object outside or down the hallway. Another exercise to readjust your focusing is to look far away at an object for 10-15 seconds and then near for 10-15 seconds, rocking your focusing back and forth between near and far. Do this 10 times. Both of these exercises will help you prevent strained near vision and stretch your focusing muscles.
7. Take frequent breaks.

According to NIOSH, full-time computer users should take a 10-minute break every hour to reduce eyestrain problems. Part-time users should take frequent breaks after sitting in front of their display for more than a hour. However, if you feel the need to take more breaks, it may be an indication that you are suffering from computer vision syndrome, and you should see an eyecare professional immediately.

8. Modify your workstation.

If you need to look back and forth between a printed page and your computer screen, this can cause eyestrain. Place written pages on a copy stand adjacent to the monitor. Properly light the copy stand; you may want to use a desk lamp, but make sure it doesn't shine into your eyes or onto the computer screen. Adjust your workstation and chair to the correct height. Purchase ergonomic furniture to insure proper screen locations and posture.
9. Exercise even when sitting.

Anyone in a sedentary job, especially those using computers, should stand up, move about, or exercise their arms, legs, back, neck, and shoulders frequently. NIOSH recommends several sitting, stretching, and joint rotating exercises for computer users.

Answer 8

I would read. Books don't have a harsh light shining out of them. Rub them, gently. Close your eyes, place your pointer fingers on your nose below your eyes and make a circle around and up following underneath your eyebrow. And eye drops. It will loosen them up a bit.

Answer 9

could be a mix of sinus/tension appropriate themes. The sinus an infection accompanied by utilising the strain of the shortcoming of the relatives member, plus any tension you're able to be having are all including as much as a minimum of one huge wellbeing woe.

Answer 10

Go to the doctor and get your eyes checked. Try putting cold cucumbers on your eyes to make them relax and feel better. Good luck.

Answer 11

U CAN TRY BUYING A NIGHT FOLD THAT BLINDFOLD THAT GOS OVER YOUR EYES WHEN YOU GO TO SLEEP IT WORKED FOR MY MOTHER. AND TRY NOT TO OVER SLEEP OR UNDERSLEEP BECAUSE THAT CAN BE THE PROBLEM. AND GO TO BED EARLIER.AND YOU'LL WAKE UP REFRESHED AND NEW.AND NO MATTER WHAT YOUR HEALTH SHOULD ALWAYS COME FIRST BEFORE WORK OR ANYTHING SO DON'T LET THE JOB STRESS YOU OUT. AND EAT A GOOD MEAL AND TAKE A REST.