Computer glasses???
Question: I work with a computer 8.5 hrs in the office , and 3-4 hrs at home.
When I was college I usually just get headaches when I sit too long in front of the computer.
Now that I'm already employed, my vision tends to become blurry, accompanied with headaches, neck and back pains.
I have read that computer glasses could help. My question is, can someone use computer glasses even if they have a 20/20 vision? Can this have any possible side effects?
Answers: hi
this is a common problem 2day, working on computer for more than 3 to 4 hours continuously causes strain, headaches, red and watery eyes, also it can affect the vision after a long period of time (especially near vision).
there are a few ways to overcome this problem
1. whenever using computer, take breaks after every 1 hour,
only for 5 mins. during this break drink a glass of water, have a little walk and most importantly if u have any windows in ur office, try to see an object at farthest distance to relax ur eye muscles, bcoz whenever u do near works like reading or working on computer, ur eyes are using maximum focus and are constantly strained, so seeing a distant object will put ur eyes in relaxed position.
2. use eyeglasses with anti- reflection coating (ARC) which has no power (zero powered) in it but protects your eyes from the reflections of light illuminating devices like pc monitors and teleivisions. any one can use these glasses even if u have 20/20 vision. they dont have any side effects.
nowadays all screens are lcd so the amount of reflection is very less anyways.
3. go for a regular eye check up at least once every year just to be sure ur vision is alright.
any problems u contact me on kothari_jay55@yahoo.com
i m an qualified optometrist running my own optical shop.
Sounds more like an ergonomic problem. Experts advise taking short breaks, changing focal point to distant objects and stretching you neck, shoulders and arms. Try doing it every 10-15 minutes. It only takes a few seconds.
Well, are you sure that you have 20/20 vision? It sounds like you may not have. You should probably get an eye exam to find out for sure. If it has been a year or more since you had one, it's time. When you go, you should ask this question of the optometrist that you see. Explain your issues with the headaches and computer use. This way, they will be sure to check for problems specifically related to this. This glare of the computer alone could cause headaches. There is a special lense coating called AR that is put on glasses to cut down on glare. In some places, specifically Lenscrafters, you must typically ask for this coating. It costs extra, but it is worth it. You may only need reading glasses, but have this coating applied. Also, be aware that some Lenscrafters stores cannot apply this coating in their own labs, and must send the job out, which will mean you won't get your glasses back in an hour like in most cases. I know some different Lenscrafters do have this capability, but the one where I work doesn't. But trust me, it is well worth the wait to have this coating. I used to get headaches all the time from my vision. I went to an optometrist at a WalMart and he said that my eyes were fine. I still had headaches, and when I started working for an optometrist inside Lenscrafters, I had my eyes checked again. Turns out I had a very small prescription, not near sighted or far sighted, only a very slight astigmatism. However, this was enough to cause me to have headaches, especially because of bright lights. So get your eyes checked by a reputable optometrist, and be sure to mention headaches.
I don't think those symptoms prove that you have 20/20 vision. It sounds like that you might have developed a refractive error and I think you have myopia and you may need glasses. myopia typically known as nearsightedness means that you could see better when it's near, but you have trouble seeing in far distances. I think you should consult a doctor about these.
Good Luck.
When I was college I usually just get headaches when I sit too long in front of the computer.
Now that I'm already employed, my vision tends to become blurry, accompanied with headaches, neck and back pains.
I have read that computer glasses could help. My question is, can someone use computer glasses even if they have a 20/20 vision? Can this have any possible side effects?
Answers: hi
this is a common problem 2day, working on computer for more than 3 to 4 hours continuously causes strain, headaches, red and watery eyes, also it can affect the vision after a long period of time (especially near vision).
there are a few ways to overcome this problem
1. whenever using computer, take breaks after every 1 hour,
only for 5 mins. during this break drink a glass of water, have a little walk and most importantly if u have any windows in ur office, try to see an object at farthest distance to relax ur eye muscles, bcoz whenever u do near works like reading or working on computer, ur eyes are using maximum focus and are constantly strained, so seeing a distant object will put ur eyes in relaxed position.
2. use eyeglasses with anti- reflection coating (ARC) which has no power (zero powered) in it but protects your eyes from the reflections of light illuminating devices like pc monitors and teleivisions. any one can use these glasses even if u have 20/20 vision. they dont have any side effects.
nowadays all screens are lcd so the amount of reflection is very less anyways.
3. go for a regular eye check up at least once every year just to be sure ur vision is alright.
any problems u contact me on kothari_jay55@yahoo.com
i m an qualified optometrist running my own optical shop.
Sounds more like an ergonomic problem. Experts advise taking short breaks, changing focal point to distant objects and stretching you neck, shoulders and arms. Try doing it every 10-15 minutes. It only takes a few seconds.
Well, are you sure that you have 20/20 vision? It sounds like you may not have. You should probably get an eye exam to find out for sure. If it has been a year or more since you had one, it's time. When you go, you should ask this question of the optometrist that you see. Explain your issues with the headaches and computer use. This way, they will be sure to check for problems specifically related to this. This glare of the computer alone could cause headaches. There is a special lense coating called AR that is put on glasses to cut down on glare. In some places, specifically Lenscrafters, you must typically ask for this coating. It costs extra, but it is worth it. You may only need reading glasses, but have this coating applied. Also, be aware that some Lenscrafters stores cannot apply this coating in their own labs, and must send the job out, which will mean you won't get your glasses back in an hour like in most cases. I know some different Lenscrafters do have this capability, but the one where I work doesn't. But trust me, it is well worth the wait to have this coating. I used to get headaches all the time from my vision. I went to an optometrist at a WalMart and he said that my eyes were fine. I still had headaches, and when I started working for an optometrist inside Lenscrafters, I had my eyes checked again. Turns out I had a very small prescription, not near sighted or far sighted, only a very slight astigmatism. However, this was enough to cause me to have headaches, especially because of bright lights. So get your eyes checked by a reputable optometrist, and be sure to mention headaches.
I don't think those symptoms prove that you have 20/20 vision. It sounds like that you might have developed a refractive error and I think you have myopia and you may need glasses. myopia typically known as nearsightedness means that you could see better when it's near, but you have trouble seeing in far distances. I think you should consult a doctor about these.
Good Luck.
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