Symptoms such as dry eyes, irritated eyes, contact lens problems,
or if blinking helps to clear your vision can be due to dry eyes. It is
common for computer users to have dry eyes. This is because we
don't blink much and we hold our eyes wide open when working at
the computer.
The following steps can help alleviate your symptoms:
- Use artificial tears to re-wet and lubricate your eyes. Use as
recommended by either your doctor or the manufacturer.
- Lower your computer screen so that the center of the screen is
4-8 inches below your eyes.
- If you are seated in a draft or near an air vent, try to eliminate
the flow of air past your eyes.
- Low humidity or fumes aggravate a dry eye condition. If you
have these conditions in your work place, fix them if possible.
- Concentrate on blinking whenever you begin to sense
symptoms of dry or irritated eyes.
- Every once in a while (especially when you sense the
symptoms) close your eyes and roll them behind your closed
eye lids.
- If symptoms persist you should consult your eye doctor for
immediate help.
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