What Causes Persistent Tired Eyes In A 65 Year Old?

Posted on Fri, 10 Jun 2016

Question: I am 65 years old in very good general health. I spend time on computer, play billiards and watch TV shows. In one day, say 4 hrs computer, 2 hours billiards and 2 hours TV. My eyes feel tired at times. My prescription is very recent and ok. What should I do?

Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lifestyle management

Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
As you say that your prescription is recent and OK,we presume that there is nothing wrong with the eyes.That leaves us with what we call as lifestyle management. I hope you eat well,multi vitamins are welcome. During your Prolonged exposure to computer give a 5minute break every 30 to 45 minutes, when you do eye movement exercise. These are no stop gap arrangements but are supposed to give you long term benefits.
Any further query in this regard please do get back to me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. N K Mishra (42 hours later)

Thank you Dr Misra. Are there any eye drops or supplements specific to the health and strength of eyes?
Marda

Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
What is good for body is good for eyes.

Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for getting back to me.
Since eyes are part of body,what is good for body is good for eyes.Vitamin A,Omega3fatty acids,Vitamin B complex, all these which are good for eyes are again equally or more useful for the body as well.Good balanced diet with some supplement is very welcome for you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D