How can I protect my eyes from computer screens?
January 31, 2022 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Laura Bergmann
Dear ophthalmologist,
My name is Christine Maier and I work long hours in front of a computer screen every day. Lately, I have noticed that my eyes are increasingly tired and irritated. I also feel that my vision is becoming blurry, especially after long days of work. I am concerned about my eye health and wonder how I can protect my eyes from the harmful effects of prolonged screen use.
I have already tried taking regular breaks and relaxing my eyes, but it seems that my vision is not improving. Are there specific exercises or tips that I can use to relieve my eyes and reduce the strain from the screen? Should I consider getting a special screen glasses?
Furthermore, I am wondering if there are specific computer settings that can reduce eye strain, such as screen brightness or contrast. Is there perhaps special software that could protect my eyes?
I am grateful for any help and advice you can provide to help protect my eyes from the harmful effects of prolonged screen use. I look forward to your response and thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Christine Maier
Dear Christine Maier,
Thank you for your message and your openness regarding your eye problems. It is important that you take care of your eye health and take the strain from long screen use seriously. I am happy to give you some tips and advice on how to relieve and protect your eyes.
First of all, it is good that you take regular breaks to relax your eyes. In addition to short eye exercises such as focusing on different distances or blinking, targeted eye relaxation exercises can also be helpful. For example, you can close your eyes and gently massage them to promote circulation and relax the muscles.
A special screen glasses can also be a good option to relieve your eyes. These glasses filter the blue light emitted by screens, thus reducing the strain on your eyes. It may be worth seeing an eye doctor for individual advice on such glasses.
Regarding computer settings, you can adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen to reduce the strain on your eyes. Pleasant, not too bright light and a sufficient distance from the screen are also important. There are also special programs and apps that reduce blue light emission and can protect your eyes.
Furthermore, it is important that you have your eyes regularly examined by an eye doctor to detect and treat any problems early. Regular check-ups can help maintain your eye health in the long run.
I hope these tips help you and that you can better manage your eye problems. If you have any further questions or would like detailed advice, I am happy to help. Please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Laura Bergmann
