All those late nights working on your computer, watching movies or driving an extended trip to your mini vacaction. Well now, research indicates that eye fatigue can allow you to determine if you have an underlying serious eye condition.
Mayo Health in Clevland has determined that while there is no immediate danger with eye fatigue in completing your regular day activities including those late night facebook posts or instagram photos you just have to share, the act of your eyes tiring actually is quite common and is no reason for concern.
Extended periods of eye fatigue are characterized by intense periods of reading or driving. Environments prone to dry air, such as office settings or cars where the air can become quite dry are areas of concern.
Here are the basic symptoms of eye fatigue:
Sore or irritated eyes
Difficulty focusing
Dry or watery eyes
Blurred or double vision
Increased sensitivity to light
Pain in the neck, shoulders, or back
Here are some practical tips to reduce eye strain:
Sleep More. Did you know a healthy seven to eight hours of good rest will regenerate your eye functions and give you the healthy dosages of chemicals your body needs to regenerate.
Wear Glasses. 75% of Americans wear glasses or have some vision aid, but only 60% actually use their glasses. Not properly equipping your eyes with the needed eyewear can easily lead to eye fatigue sometimes to the order of 2-3 times faster.
Talk Briskly. Did you know talking with a close friend or family member is equivalent to drinking a cup of coffee. An encouraging conversation has been shown to stimulate immediate response and brain activity, although you must select the person carefully.