Staring at a computer screen all day can strain your eyes, resulting in blurred vision, tearing and dizziness. Try the tips below to periodically relax and refresh your eyes.
Many people find it difficult to focus properly after long stretches in front of the computer. Others may experience tearing and itchy or dry eyes. To avoid these problems, just remember the 20/20/20 rule: Every 20 minutes, rest your eyes for 20 seconds by staring intently at an object at least 20 feet away.
Make sure you're not seated too close to your screen. If your fingers can easily touch the monitor when you are seated, you are probably too close. Try the 1/3 method to calculate the right distance: move away from the monitor until you cannot see the images on the screen clearly, then divide that distance by 3 and you should get your ideal distance.
Avoid having a light source directly in front or behind you. If your computer is near a window, use a screen filter to reduce any harmful glare.
If you need to refer to documents, hold them up at eye-level. This will help reduce eye fatigue as you won't have to focus on two different distances for an extended period of time.
Amoeba is a tiny, single-celled organism that's found in soil and water sources. It's very important to store, handle and disinfect your contact lenses thoroughly, as amoeba can breed on the surface of the lenses and cause a serious infection.
Only use sterile contact lens solutions. Never use tap water, mineral water or boiled water.
While swimming, avoid getting water into your eyes. Contact lens wearers should consider wearing goggles with prescription lenses.
If you really want to wear your contact lenses, it's best to use disposable lenses and wear goggles for additional protection. Remove the lenses immediately after swimming and use artificial tear drops to rinse away the chlorine or seawater.
Most of us know that ultraviolet rays such as UVB and UVA can be very harmful to your skin. The same is true for your eyes! In fact, the sun's rays can lead to pre-mature cataracts and retina damage.
Wearing sunglasses can offer some protection, but ultraviolet rays can still reach the eyes through gaps in the frame or be reflected by areas on your face not covered by the sunglasses.
During the day, your pupils are enlarged and may need extra protection beyond what your sunglasses can offer.
To be on the safe side, wear contact lenses that offer anti-ultraviolet protection in addition to your sunglasses.
First, wash your hands so you don't transfer dirt and germs to your eye: rub your hands, palms, fingers and nails with soap for about 20 seconds, then rinse thoroughly with water.
Dry your hands using a clean, lint-free towel.
Handle your contact lenses immediately after washing your hands. Don't touch other objects as they may contaminate your hands, and you'll have to wash them all over again!
Cleaning your contacts is actually very easy and fast. It just takes a little practise!
Some products require you to rub your contacts, while others need you to just rinse them thoroughly.
If you need to rub your contacts, start by removing one from your eye and placing it in the centre of your palm. Place a few drops of cleaning solution on the lens, and then gently rub each side for about 15 seconds with the middle finger of your other hand. Take care not to scratch the lens with your nails.
Give your lens a good rinse with the solution you're using. Please follow the instructions on the package.
After rinsing, put your lens into your clean case and fill the well with solution, submerging the lens completely. Repeat with the other lens.
Remember that most brands of solution must be thrown away one month after being opened.
And lastly, you should clean and disinfect your lens case every week, and replace it every month.
