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Computer Vision Syndrome (Digital Eye Strain): What helps you?

Posted by John, Volunteer Mentor @johnbishop, Apr 25 3:48pm

Do you struggle with vision when working on your computer or mobile device? You are not alone. Digital eye strain also commonly called computer vision syndrome, includes a range of visual symptoms. It is estimated that its prevalence may be 50% or more among computer users.

Reference: Digital eye strain: prevalence, measurement and amelioration: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6020759/

Are you one of the 50% of people using computers extensively? Have you had visual symptoms related to digital eye strain?
What experiences have you had? What has helped?

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Don Higgins, Volunteer Mentor | @dsh33782 | Apr 25 8:44pm

My eyes get tired frequently as I am on 3 different eye drops daily for glaucoma including Dorzolimide, Pilocarpine, and Rocklatan. I also use Refresh Plus eye drops inbeteen to help keep my eyes hydrated.

Here is link to Mayo Clinic information on eye strain including suggestions:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eyestrain/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20372403
Some of the tips including adjusting lighting. I close doors and blinds to reduce glare, and I use a gooseneck lamp by computer that I can shine on documents I need to read.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 26 7:58am
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@dsh33782

My eyes get tired frequently as I am on 3 different eye drops daily for glaucoma including Dorzolimide, Pilocarpine, and Rocklatan. I also use Refresh Plus eye drops inbeteen to help keep my eyes hydrated.

Here is link to Mayo Clinic information on eye strain including suggestions:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eyestrain/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20372403
Some of the tips including adjusting lighting. I close doors and blinds to reduce glare, and I use a gooseneck lamp by computer that I can shine on documents I need to read.

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Thanks Don, I also use the Refresh eye drops a few times a day to keep my eyes hydrated. I try to blink more often when using the computer but sometimes I just don't think about it. Lighting is something that I'm always tweaking to see better.

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sregiani | @sregiani | Apr 27 8:45pm
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@johnbishop

Thanks Don, I also use the Refresh eye drops a few times a day to keep my eyes hydrated. I try to blink more often when using the computer but sometimes I just don't think about it. Lighting is something that I'm always tweaking to see better.

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Refresh also works for me, and my doc suggests I set a timer for every hour I am at work. When it alerts me, I get up and look out a window for a few minutes. It seems to help a bit.
BTW: I have ET w/JAK2, contributes to eye strain and blurry vision.

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gina5009 | @gina5009 | Aug 14 4:00pm

I take off my TriVocals, put on my reading glasses sit back and relax for a short period of time. Seems to help alot. I have a friend who suffers from continual "tearing" if she reads too long. Doctor told her to put some warm compresses on her eyes for a sort period of time. Hope maybe this will help a little
Gind5009

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eva1930 | @eva1930 | Aug 15 7:59am

I stop and put drops in my eyes, blink a lot while using iPad etc, I also bath my eyes in warm sayer that seems to help. The best thing is keep taking breaks and rest your eyes,

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eva1930 | @eva1930 | Aug 18 6:56am

I have had dry eyes for years. I use eye wipes in the morning than put warm cloth on my eyes, I use
Hydrasense gel drops which contain no preservatives.

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