These symptoms can be a sign that you may need to consult a professional.
1. Eye drops
Overstrain can lead to dry eyes. Eye drops are one way to ease this problem. Eye drops can be any prescription eye drops like Visine and TheraTears. You will only need a few drops.
2. Get lots of water
Eye drops aren’t the only way you can keep your eyes from drying. Drinking water throughout the day and reducing your caffeine intake can help you stay hydrated.
You can drink around 15.5 cups of water per day for women and 15.5 cups for men.
3. Avoid dry air
Avoid dry air if you can. In offices, you may not be able to do this because there are often air conditioners that dry the air and fans that circulate dust.
Despite this, it’s still possible to make sure your workspace is clean and that fans and air conditioners don’t point directly at you.
You can have greater control over the temperature and humidity of your office if you work in a private office .
You can still use a humidifier on your desktop if you don’t have one.
4. Enjoy Frequent Breaks
Eye strain relief can be achieved by taking short breaks throughout the day.
The breaks don’t need to be lengthy, whether it’s getting up for a cup or stretching out, or going outside. Make sure to take breaks.
To make sure that you do it, add them to your calendar.
5. Blink More Often
We don’t want you to roll your eyes at this tip.
Normal circumstances call for us to blink between 15-20 times per minute. This spreads tears evenly across our eyes and prevents them from becoming dry and irritated. But when we’re looking at a screen, that number can be up to seven to ten times per hour.
As obvious as it may seem, “blink more” is something we must do when we are working.
6. Get better eye health by eating foods that are good for your eyes
Your diet can make a big difference in your eyes’ health. Vitamins A, C, E and Omega-3 fatty acid are excellent for preventing dry eyes.
These foods are available for you to try:
- Sweet potatoes
- Carrots
- Eggs
- Leafy greens such as spinach and kale
- Citrus fruits such as grapefruits and oranges
- Nuts and legumes such as peanuts, cashews and walnuts
- Tuna and salmon are good sources of fatty fish
7. Enjoy a good night’s sleep
You don’t need to rest your eyes while you sleep. You also get nutrients and tears from your eyes while you sleep. A regular, adequate and consistent sleep schedule is essential for avoiding eye strain.
Failure to do this can lead to blood vessels dilation in the eyes, which can cause irritation and eye fatigue.
Do your best to get eight hours of sleep every night.
8. Change the screen position
Even something so minor like the position of your monitor could have a significant impact on your eyes’ health.
Why?
Because your eyes can focus differently depending on the angle of the screen.
To achieve the best setup, your screen should be at arm’s distance from your face. It should also be centered between four and five inches below your eye level. This will prevent you from having to tilt your head in order to properly see it. You should aim to look slightly down when looking at the middle of your screen.
9. Use Appropriate Lighting
To avoid eye strain, lighting is essential. It’s crucial to keep these key points in mind when you set up your workspace.
First, do not place a window directly in front or behind your desk. A window can create glare that will strain your eyes and cause irritation.
It’s a good idea to adjust your monitor’s brightness so that it is not too bright, but not too dark. You don’t want your eyes to be too focused on the monitor. You should also clean your screen by wiping away any fingerprints or dust that could cause discomfort.
Do your best to avoid fluorescent light as much as you can. Replace fluorescent bulbs with full-spectrum and daylight bulbs if possible. If not, you might be able to turn off overhead fluorescent lights so that they can be replaced with desk lamps with the correct type of bulbs.
10. You can replace your monitor
It is important to replace your old monitor if it isn’t working properly. An LCD monitor that eliminates glare is a good choice. A monitor that filters blue light is also available. This type of light can cause headaches, and make it difficult to fall asleep at night.
11. Get a Complete Eye Exam
Even if your life doesn’t require glasses, you should still consult an optometrist to determine if reading or computer glasses might be beneficial for you. Glasses that block out blue light can be purchased, as we said in the previous point.
In today’s digital age, eye strain is more common than ever. Eye strain prevention and relief are essential to your eye health and productivity.
Get in touch with us today to learn more about Signature Workspace.
This post was written by Tara Kintz. Tara is a director at Signature Workspace which is a coworking space in Tampa. Signature Workspace, owned and operated by Cantor Fund Management, offers services and amenities such as private offices, flex space, co-working space, virtual offices, meeting/conference rooms, and more.
