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Caring for Your Eyes - No Cost and Little Effort December 30, 2020 |
Hello Caring for Your Eyes: No Cost and Little Effort![]() Many people with macular degeneration are often seeking the best visual aid, magnifier, supplement or treatment to improve their vision and their ability to perform certain tasks like reading or writing. Eye FatigueI was reminded of this during a conversation with my friend who has wet macular degeneration. He often complained that after reading for about 30" his eyes became tired, strained and irritated. It didn't matter if he was reading a large print book, from an electronic e book reader or using a reading magnifier. After this period of time he would just stop reading, even though he wanted to finish a newspaper article or a chapter in a book.Blink Often and Blink CompletelyIn fact Optometry and Vision Science reports in their May 2013 issue on a study called, Blink Rate, Incomplete Blinks and Computer Vision Syndrome that: "Whereas Computer Vision Syndrome symptoms are associated with a reduced blink rate, the completeness of the blink may be equally significant."Computer Vision Syndrome commonly affects almost anyone who uses electronic screens. Find out how adjusting the brightness and contrast of your computer or tablet monitor can reduce computer eye fatigue as well as how some simple eye exercises can prevent eye strain: Reduce Eye Strain with These Tips and Simple Exercises
Leslie Degner, RN, BSN Better Health for Better Vision www.WebRN-MacularDegeneration.com |
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