Cuidado De La Vista En Un Mundo Digital. Healthy Eyes In A Digital World

More than 50 percent of computer users experience eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision and other visual symptoms related to sustained use of the computer. This type of stress on thevisual system can also cause body fatigue and reduced efficiency at work. In addition, there are now indications that heavy computer users are at risk for glaucoma.
Many of thesesymptoms can be reduced through a combination of correcting workstation conditions, posture, stress-relieving lenses prescribed specifically for computer operation, special anti-glare screens,eye exercises and nutritional supplementation.
Computer Stress Symptoms
* headaches while doing computer use
* irritated and/or dry eyes
* blurred visión
* occasionaldoubling of vision
* changes in color perception
* changes in glasses prescription

Relaxing Eye Exercises
Palming
The palming exercise will teach you to relax your eyes,which in turn will bring healthy energy to your eyes.
* First, rub your hands together until they feel warm (about 15 to 20 seconds). Then place your cupped hands over your closedeyes, being careful not to touch your eyes with the palms of your hands. The fingers of each hand should overlap and rest gently on the center of your forehead. Don't create anyunnecessary pressure on your face. If your arms get tired, rest your elbows on a table.
* Sit quietly for one to two minutes with your hands over your eyes. The more relaxed you become, theblacker the darkness you will see with your eyes closed.
Near-far focus
This exercise improves eye flexibility:
* Hold your thumb six inches from your nose.
* Focus on yourthumb.
* Take one deep breath and exhale slowly.
* Then focus on an object about 10 feet away.
* Take another deep breath and slowly exhale.
* Repeat back and forth 15 times