EXPERIENCE BLURRY VISION? HERE'S WHY

EXPERIENCING BLURRY VISION? HERE'S WHY

Eye

The eye is the organ of sight. The two eyeballs, protected within bony sockets called orbits and on the outside by the eyelids, eyebrows, and tear film, are directly connected to the brain by the optic nerves. Each eye is moved by six muscles, which are attached around the eyeball. Light rays entering the the eye through the pupil are focused by the cornea and lens to form an image on the retina. The retina contains millions of light-sensitive cells, called rods and cones, which convert the image into a pattern of nerve impulses. These impulses are transmitted along the optic nerve to the brain. Information from the two optic nerves is processed in the brain to produce a single coordinated image.

In the midst of a brimming professional life, one often forgets how prolonged periods in front of a computer, tablet or smartphone can be deter entail to her/his eyesight, thereby leading to blurry vision. Experts believe that on of the reasons for this could be the development of condition known as the Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). According to a study, a troubling trend has been witnessed worldwide is where people turn on their cell phones from the moment they wake up and continue their tryst with digital screens till the time they are off to bed. While complete boycott of gadgets isn't plausible, here are some useful tips to maintain eyesight....

* Follow the 20-20-20 rule: 

Every 20 minutes take a 20 second break and focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away.

* Exercise your eyes frequently:

Practice a few simple exercises like eye rolling, repeated blinking and focusing on a distant object to give some respite to your strained eyes.

* Use appropriate glasses:

There are computer glasses specifically designed to reduce eye, headaches eye fatigue, and eye soreness. These eye glasses are able to filter out blue light emitted from computers, smartphones and tablets.

* Ensure there is good lighting:

Good lighting is essential to avoid visual strain, keep bright lighting overhead to a minimum, use blinds to prevent glare or get glare screen. Position the screen so that it reduces reflection from overhead lights.

* Rearrange your desk:

If you are using a desktop at work/home, keep the monitor slightly bellow eye level and about 20 to 28 inches away from your face. Ensure that you do not have to stretch your neck or strain your eyes to look at the screen.