Today an increasing number of the public work with a Visual Display Unit or VDU. Laptops, Personal computers and workstation screens in the office environment. The numbers of hours we spend sitting in front of computer is increasing all the time, be it a project for work, reading emails or data entry.
We live in modern times, where the computer viewing has become a necessity on our lives. In today's work environment is can become difficult to get the rest breaks your eyes need on a computer.
Most VDU users know the guidelines for workstation set up in terms of seating height and distance to screen. However may not have the knowledge about the affects of poor blinking frequency and not taking eye rest breaks.
Eye care points below can help stop and reduce VDU eye strain. A sight test conducted periodically is also advised. Once 40-50 minutes of computer screen focusing has passed a break in viewing the VDU is ideal.
Nowadays taking a 5 minute break can be a challenge. High expectations from employers and time frames for work completion to be met.
Rotational eye movement in a clockwise and anticlockwise motion with the eyes closed, with controlled inhale and exhale deep breathing. Open your eyes after the deep breaths, and repeat as necessary. Can be completed easily a few times over the break period.
The eye surface must be kept wet and hydrated. Blinking helps introduce tear fluid across the corneal surface to achieve this. VDU users tend not to blink as often when concentrating on a visual task.
Dehydration can be a factor in an air-con or heated environment. Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. Not able to take a 5 minute break. Then at least look away from the screen. Take visual focus breaks every 10 minutes.
Whilst sat in the seated position still at your workstation turn your head away from your screen. Look at distant objects either at the far end of the office or outside of a window.
Eat healthy fresh citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables like spinach, broccoli. The anti-oxidant properties help maintain the eye health and function.
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