Headaches can be caused by vision problems

The time spent in front of computer screens has been increasing steadily in recent years, not only at work but also at home. Hours and hours of staring at computer monitors are a completely normal reality of today's lifestyle. However, this puts strain on the eyes, which are not adapted to this strain, which can lead to unpleasant symptoms known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).

Almost 90% of people who spend at least 3 hours a day at a computer experience one of these symptoms:

• focusing problems
• eye pain fatigue or burning
• blurred or double vision
• dry eye sensation
• watery or red eyes
• neck pain
• headaches

TRY TO RELIEF YOUR EYES

Limit the time spent on the computer - this is of course the most effective prevention, but not always possible, so try to relieve your eyes as much as possible and arrange your work environment and activities so that your eyes suffer as little as possible.

Avoid glare - the shine on the monitor should be as small as possible, direct light from the window should not fall on the monitor, and artificial lighting in the room should be rather subdued and approximately the same brightness as the screen area.

Change the display settings - adjust the brightness, contrast and font size according to your individual needs.

Find the right position - the upper edge of the monitor should be at eye level, which also eliminates strain on the cervical spine. Of course, a suitable chair setting is essential.

Blink - during concentrated work on the computer, the eyes almost do not blink, which causes them to dry out. If you experience severe dry eyes, moisturizing eye drops can be used as a quick aid.

Give your eyes a break - ideally every 20 minutes and for at least 20 seconds, look away from the monitor, for example, out the window or at some distant place or object in the room. Staring "into the distance" also helps a lot.

Be careful of uncorrected eye defects - they can also be the cause of the aforementioned problems, which can only be confirmed or ruled out by a professional examination. If you wear glasses, they should have anti-reflective lenses. Monitors do tire your eyes, but they do not pose any great danger to our eyesight.

The good news is that according to experts, today's high-quality monitors do not pose any major health risks to the eyes, and if we take good care of our eyes, even long-term work at a computer will not have fatal consequences for our eyes. However, unpleasant sensations and pain can make our lives very uncomfortable and significantly reduce work performance. However, it is certainly not wise to underestimate and ignore the symptoms of computer vision syndrome, especially if they appear for a long time. It is always wise to consult your eye doctor and have regular preventive examinations.