During this Lockdown Period it is becoming a matter of concern that eye strain is becoming a common problem that occurs frequently to students who have to take Online Classes via their laptop PCs or their mobile phones at home.
Symptoms of eye strain can include headaches,blurring of the vision,feelings of dryness, and other discomfort, but eye strain will not damage your eyes or change their anatomy.
People usually blink about 12 - 14 times in one minute. However, when engrossed while reading textbook chapters or watching educational videos on screen, the rate of blinking reduces tremendously, resulting in itchy, dry eyes.
Opening and closing the eyelids gently, for 10 times every 30 minutes, helps to moisten the exterior layers of the eyes with tear gland secretions, thereby preventing withering and irritation.
Since laptops or tablets are placed quite close to the eyes while following e-tutorials, the eye muscles are stretched extensively, apart from being exposed to bright light for a prolonged period of time.
Pressing the palms against one another to generate some warmth and placing them on the eyelids is a wonderful exercise that reduces viewing strain and soothes the eyes.
Although it is home, apart from a quiet room, with a comfortable study chair and desk, sufficient natural illumination is absolutely essential, for averting vision-related exhaustion.
The best solution for this is morning lessons, with loads of sunshine filtering in through the windows. And if enrolled for evening classes, avoid the glare from the white LED or fluorescent bulbs and opt for warm light sources instead.
Needless to mention, eating right is imperative for the well-being of eyes, more so with limited physical activity and social interactions, having to stay indoors all day long.
Consuming nourishing foods rich in vitamin A, as well as carotenoid antioxidants, lutein, zeaxanthin, such as carrots, cabbages, mangoes, apples, melons, immensely supports visual functions.
Looking closely at a monitor for lengthy phases leads to a gradual decline of the retina and optic nerve.
Make sure that electronics are kept at least 18 - 24 inches away from the eyes. Keep in mind to sit in an erect posture and place the device at eye level. Adjust the brightness and contrast settings of the gadget, to make viewing effortless and help preserve ocular operations.
