Eyestrain Headaches at Work

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Your body will let you know if you are overstraining your eyes. Common symptoms of eyestrain include:

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• Blurred vision

• Double vision

• Neck pain

• Eye twitching

• Dizziness

• Dry eyes

• Eye discomfort such as itchiness or burning

• Headaches

 

There are many causes of eyestrain and related headaches at work. Both problems can be triggered by:

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• Poor lighting

• Improper monitor placement

• Neck strain from cradling a phone

• Lack of rest breaks

• Poor posture

• Stress

• Lack of sleep or lack of food

• An underlying vision problem, such as glaucoma

 

If you experiencing eye fatigue or eyestrain headaches while working at a computer, here is a great trick to reduce eyestrain:

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Hang a picture directly in front of your workspace. The picture needs to have some depth to it… a horizon or a path or road leading off into the distance. Every half hour or so, move your gaze from your monitor to the picture.

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Periodically changing your visual focus from near to far will give eye muscles a needed rest and reduce overuse problems.

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Check out this YouTube clip for a demonstration of an eyestrain relief technique.