I have this computer class in school. While we are the computer my vision get blurry and my eyes start to hurt

Question

what could this be a sign of?

Answer 1

I agree with Yahzmin. This is probably just simple eye strain. I have read in the past (please do not quote me on this) that while working on the computer your blinking can be reduced by half. This could cause your eyes to dry out and potentially get irritated. Also extended focus on the screen may also cause undesired strain on the eyes causing your symptoms. They do offer special glasses specifically for those who work for extended periods of time on computers. I would try using computer glasses, and also try relaxing your eyes every so often if you have been staring at a screen for a long period of time. Trying relaxing your eyes by simply closing them and making sure you blink on a regular basis. If you are curious about eye problems in general feel free to take a look at the following page. http://www.contactlensking.com/eyehealth.aspx.

Answer 2

There are a LOT of people having computer problems and reading problems at schools.

People that are nearsighted are already focused near and have trouble seeing far, seeing the blackboard or writing board.

Farsighted people start having problems around school ages. This is because they have to 'work' to see near. They actually have to 'work' to see far, then work some more to see nearer. So after about 20 minutes or so, one's eyes start to get irritated, burn, tear up, get eye aches, headaches, brow aches and one's mind starts to wander, it's hard to concentrate, one gets sleepy and wants a quick nap. I can't tell you how many college library tables I've lay my head down for those naps.

If you go to the large reading room at Berkeley (UC), you'll see at least 5 people asleep.

For computers, where the distance is about 2-3 feet away, the over the counter glasses for reading that correspond to that distance would help, a LOT.

If you wanted to see a meter away you'd use a +1.00 lens.

If you wanted to see a half meter, a +2.00
third of a meter, +3.00 (strong reading glasses)

For this distance I'd suggest maybe +1.50 which would give you a bit of 'range' of focus.

Try that or some other power that you feel would work better. You can try them on at the drug store. Sort of get a feel for the distance you need for your computer at school and at home and get a pair that works for that distance.

Answer 3

Make sure that you are looking down at your computer screen at a 15-degree angle. Every 30 minutes try to look at some far objects/people for 10 seconds - outside the window, somebody pretty, etc. Adjust your computer screen to have bigger icons/characters. Have your eyes checked, too - you may need to wear an eyeglass. if your computer screen's kinda old, request your employer for a high-res screen (but don't make the icons in the screen very small).

Answer 4

That is probably due to eyestrain. You may need "computer" glasses (they are stronger than reading glasses, weaker than driving glasses). I have these myself.