How to Avoid Eyestrain

Here are some tips to keep your eyes healthy and functioning well for years to come.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sunglasses
• Antiglare Computer Screens
• Full Spectrum Bulbs
• Eyebright Herbs
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B
• Document Holders
• Vitamin A
• Eyebright herbs

1. Wear sunglasses when it is bright outside. Bright sun makes you squint and strain your eyes.

2. Take a break from whatever you're doing every few hours. Get up, stretch and focus your eyes elsewhere.

3. Work in a well-lighted area.

4. Use full-spectrum lightbulbs in your home. If possible, use them at work. They are easier on the eyes.

5. Close your eyes every so often, and keep them shut for a few seconds. It will refresh your eyes.

6. Blink frequently, especially when doing close work. It keeps them moistened.

7. Take the herb eyebright as a tea or in a capsule.

8. Supplement your diet with vitamin A, a vitamin essential for healthy eyes.

9. Get enough sleep. Fatigue will cause undue strain on the eyes.

Tips & Warnings

• You may need glasses if your eyes are very tired after reading or doing close work, or if you notice a change in your vision.
• If you have any questions or concerns, contact a physician or other health care professional before engaging in any activity related to health and diet. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

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[rijul]

on 11/1/2009 if you are working with computer in a long time. take 2 munites free of monitor and look at far and green place every 20 munites. it will keeps your eyes healthy.

[dallasfrazier]

on 6/22/2009 ICE CUBES OR SOMETHING VERY COLD,IF YOU LET SIT ON YOUR EYE FOR A MOMENT WHEN YOU OPEN YOUR EYE BACK UP IT WILL FEEL CLEAN AND CLEAR AND WILL TAKE AWAY RED EYE AND PUFFYNESS

on 11/22/2005 Looking at something green ( like your lawn or the trees outside ) for about a minute soothes your eyes.