How can I Protect my Eyes from the Computer?

I have been working with this problem and trying out different techniques for years, and have found something that really works: doing a baking soda mask after using the computer. There is plenty of information on this procedure in the internet for beauty purposes, etc., but it works wonders for computer fatigue, eye fatigue after computer use, feeling like a zombie after hours at the computer, etc.

You simply make a paste of baking soda and warm water and apply it to your face. Leave it on for about five minutes, maybe a little more, then wash it off. When I do this after hours at the computer, I feel like the tiredness in my face and head is completely lifted away, I feel totally refreshed, like new. The only side effect is that it dries your skin, so it is good to apply some moisturizer on your face afterwards. (I prefer warm sesame oil or warm olive oil for this purpose, as they're much healthier for the face than commercial moisturizers)

Why does this work? Baking soda is known to suck away negative or harmful energies from the body; baking soda, or baking soda/salt, baking soda/epsom salt baths are well-known for this purpose. Not everyone might believe in such an apparently mysterious means of action. This doesn't matter, however, since it works whether one believes in it or not.

Wishing everyone good health, in spite of computer use!

Castor oil is good to apply on eyes or the whole face before sleeping daily if you are doing such work. That will help you reduce stress and dark circles which are caused by such work. Also it will keep you wrinkle free.

I wear contacts all day long and by the end of the day my eyes are really dry. I notice this is much worse during the week than on the weekends, and I know it must be from all the computer work I do.

I have to put drops in frequently throughout the day. The only bad part about this is that the relief is only temporary. The drops feel good right away, but after some time has passed, I feel like my eyes need more drops so they aren't so dry.

I also worry about my posture when I am at my computer all day long. I have tried to make my workspace ergonomic so I don't put as much strain on my body. I find this is a constant battle, because after awhile I realize I am slumping in my chair and need to straighten up or stand up and walk around.

There are a couple things I do to make working at my computer easier on my eyes. The first thing I do is make sure I have proper lighting. I like having a bright light right next to the computer screen. All I have at work are overhead lights, so I bring in a small desk light and have it on my desk right next to my computer.

I also have a little gadget that connects to the side of my computer monitor. I clip papers that I am working on here. This way my eyes stay at one level instead of constantly moving up and down as I need to type something.

I am so fortunate to have a window in my office. This is a great way for me to take a break from looking at my computer screen all the time. I know many people are not nearly this lucky. When I get tired of looking at the screen, I just look outside for a few minutes. It is also a great way to know what the weather is doing outside.

You hear a lot about protecting your eyes from the sun, but not so much about protecting them from the computer. Most people probably spend more time in front of the computer than they do outside in the sun, so I can understand why this is so important.

At the end of a long workday my eyes are usually very tired. I try to take frequent breaks throughout the day, but sometimes this isn't always possible.

I know when I get home at night, the last thing I want to do is get on the computer or look at an electronic reader. I am ready to give my eyes a break from the screen and do something else.

On this site is an ad for ViewGuard Anti-Glare Products. Anyone try a ViewGuard for your screen? What do you think? I need to get rid of the glare. It is giving me headaches.

I think I may have developed myopia from this. Wish i could've learned this earlier.

As a doctor I can tell you there is one very important thing to remember about your eyes and looking at a computer screen. Very often people will rub their eyes with their hands not only our of exhaustion but also as a means of relieving stress.

The problem with this is that computer keyboards are very dirty places and carry many types of bacterial diseases. When you type and then touch your eyes you are introducing sickness into your body that can be very harmful. Use proper care and wash your hands before and after using the computer.

It sounds basic but it really can make a difference between a healthy computer use and a sick one.

A big danger to prolonged computer use that is very dangerous is the dryness that can occur for eyes that have contact lenses. We as humans tend to blink less when we are staring at a screen and this can lead the the drying of our corrective lenses.

People who wear contacts might want to consider either consciously blinking every while or even using a few drops of lubricating fluid every time they feel their eyes start to dry out.

These drops are nice but one must be careful not to get their eyes too used to the extra lubrication or your eyes will stop lubricating themselves properly.

I have found that if I focus on the screen for too long of a time then I will have a hard time focusing on something else for a little while after leaving the computer.

To avoid this I simply focus on a wall at least ten feet away for a little while every few minutes while using my computer.

I think it is so important for everyone to learn how to protect your eyes from the stress of computer use.

As someone who works at a computer for eight hours a day I can tell you it helps me a lot if I take off my glasses. This only works if you are near sighted of course but if that is the case this can be a real saver of stress from your eyes.

You may also want to think about your posture and wrists positions because those can also take a major toll on your health if you are not careful.