Best ways to save your eyes from computer vision syndrome..!

Working on computers for long hours is essential in several  professions , while most of us do so for leisure activities or communication needs.But we are hardly aware of the bad affects of keeping eyes glued to your computer. Computer screens emit a harmful blue light that is dangerous to human eyes and prolonged usage leads to digital eye strain. However , following few little steps may help our eyes from getting strained or irritated despite using computer all day long.

• Keep your screen clean: Make sure that you remove all the dirt,dust and fingerprints from the screen if any because it makes it harder to read. If you ignore it , it becomes a habit which may lead to chronic headaches. Take a minute from your busy schedule and clean your computer screen daily.Atleast, it will let you avoid the extra strain.
• Use proper lightning: Too much light, either from an internal source or direct sunlight through a window,causes eye strain.Avoid the exterior light. Also, avoid working under overhead fluorescent lamps.
• Use fonts that are easy to read: It may sound obvious, but as a matter of fact we at times forget to re-size the font if we are not comfortable with it.
• Blink regularly: Blinking at regular intervals is essential as it moistens the eyes and prevent from irritation and dryness.
• Follow the 20-20-20 rule: Make sure that you take a 20 seconds break after every 20 minutes and focus on something 20 feet away from you. It reduces eye strain.
• Annual eye test: Get a regular eye check from doctor.It helps you to keep a track of your eyesight and improve it at appropriate time in case of any faults.
• Consider using computer glasses: It helps to reduce strain on your neck,back and eyes.The coating on these glasses prevent the direct passage of harmful light to enter into eyes.But use them only under the recommendation of doctor.
• Green diet: Do include dark leafy vegetables like spinach, broccoli, peas etc in your diet.

                                        It is extremely important to prevent and care for the most valuable asset God has given us.After all we can enjoy our gadgets only if eyes support us.