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1. I recently started a new job in which I am on the computer 7-8 hours per day, 5 days per week
2. I have noticed that my vision is starting to become affected; for example I am unable to read words on paper from a close distance & I must put the words a certain distance away from my eyes in order to see them clearly, so they are not blurry
3. I am currently 51 years old and I do not wear glasses
4. can you please give me some suggestions, so I do not damage my vision in this new job, which requires so much computer screen time?
Thank you.
1. I recently started a new job in which I am on the computer 7-8 hours per day, 5 days per week
2. I have noticed that my vision is starting to become affected; for example I am unable to read words on paper from a close distance & I must put the words a certain distance away from my eyes in order to see them clearly, so they are not blurry
3. I am currently 51 years old and I do not wear glasses
4. can you please give me some suggestions, so I do not damage my vision in this new job, which requires so much computer screen time?
Thank you.
Can someone please answer my question? Thanks.
Brief Answer:
You need near vision glasses
Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for the question . Our near vision starts getting affected after 40 and we all require glasses for the same . Regarding computer screen time you should use computer protective lens in your glasses and take frequent breaks by looking at a long distance while doing computer work . Ideally after our 20 minutes you should look 20 feet away for 20 seconds and blink . This is called rule of 20 . Also use some lubricant eye drops like refresh tears . Hope it helps . Regards
You need near vision glasses
Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for the question . Our near vision starts getting affected after 40 and we all require glasses for the same . Regarding computer screen time you should use computer protective lens in your glasses and take frequent breaks by looking at a long distance while doing computer work . Ideally after our 20 minutes you should look 20 feet away for 20 seconds and blink . This is called rule of 20 . Also use some lubricant eye drops like refresh tears . Hope it helps . Regards
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