The extensive use of computers have thrown up a plethora of eye problems .The causes of these problems are:

• The frequent picture changes along with excessive light reflection from the colour monitor causes eyestrain.
• The excessive near work results in fatigue of eye muscles and heaviness in the eyes
• Due to continuous viewing of the monitor, blinking is reduced resulting in dry eyes,with burning sensation and gritty feeling in the eyes.

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS FOR COMPUTER USERS:

• Anti reflection coating on eye glasses and on the monitor helps.
• Always use the right prescription glasses –even if low powered while working on computers.
• Computer to be at eye level.
• Frequent blinking is necessary
• After working for an hour or so –just close your eyes for 5 minutes or look at a distant object to relax your eye muscles