Which measures help with tired and strained eyes?
August 2, 2023 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Laura Bergmann
Dear doctor,
My name is Paul Widmann and I have been suffering from tired and strained eyes for some time now. I work a lot on the computer professionally and also spend a lot of time in front of screens in my free time. Lately, I have been feeling that my eyes quickly get tired, become dry, and feel easily irritated. I have the sensation that my vision has also slightly deteriorated and I find myself blinking more often or rubbing my eyes.
I am concerned that my eyes could be permanently damaged if I don't take action. I have already tried taking regular breaks, reducing my screen time, and using special eye drops. Unfortunately, these measures have not provided the desired relief so far.
I am now wondering what other measures or treatment options are available to relieve my tired and strained eyes and alleviate the symptoms. Are there specific exercises or medications that I could use? Should I have my vision checked or are there other causes for my symptoms that I should consider?
I would greatly appreciate your expert assessment and recommendations to help me manage my eye issues and improve my vision quality in the long run.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Paul Widmann
Dear Mr. Widmann,
Thank you for your detailed description of your eye problems. It is understandable that you are concerned about your eye health, especially given your profession which involves a lot of screen work. Tired and strained eyes are unfortunately a common issue in our digital world, but there are various measures you can take to alleviate your symptoms and improve your vision quality in the long term.
First and foremost, it is important to take regular breaks while working on the computer. The so-called 20-20-20 rule can help: Every 20 minutes, look at least 20 feet (about 6 meters) away for 20 seconds. This will relieve your eyes and prevent strain. Additionally, it is important to position the screen at eye level and blink enough to moisten the eyes.
You have mentioned that you are using special eye drops to alleviate your symptoms. However, it might be helpful to speak with an eye doctor about choosing the right drops, as there are different types that are suitable depending on the cause of your symptoms. For example, dry eyes can be caused by reduced tear production or increased evaporation of tears, and there are different treatment options accordingly.
Furthermore, eye exercises could help strengthen the muscles around your eyes and improve circulation. A simple example would be focusing on a point in the distance and then on a point nearby to train the accommodation of your eyes. An eye doctor can recommend individual exercises tailored to your specific symptoms.
It would also be advisable to have your vision checked to ensure that your symptoms are not due to uncorrected vision problems. Regular check-ups with an eye doctor are important to detect any changes early and take appropriate action.
In some cases, special computer glasses or screen workplace glasses can provide relief for your eyes by reducing the strain from the blue light of the screen.
I strongly recommend scheduling an appointment with an eye doctor in your area to receive an accurate diagnosis of your symptoms and discuss an individual treatment strategy. An experienced eye doctor can give you tailored recommendations based on your specific situation and help you manage your eye problems.
I wish you all the best for your eye health and hope you find relief from your symptoms soon.
Sincerely,
Laura Bergmann
