Some tips on how to take care of your eyes if you need to work with gadgets
Be aware of regular blinking – a person typically blinks about 15 times per minute. However, when using gadgets, we blink only 5-7 times per minute. Blinking more often helps moisturize the cornea of the eye, preventing dryness.
When working on a computer or phone, take eye breaks every 20 to 30 minutes. During this time, look away from distant objects or close your eyes for a few seconds to reduce tension.
Use special eye drops to moisturize your eyes, preferably without preservatives, to reduce the risk of irritation. It is recommended to use humidifiers in dry and warm rooms, especially during the heating season.
To reduce eye strain, every 20 minutes, switch your gaze to an object at least six meters away and hold it there for at least 20 seconds.
Adjusting screen brightness and contrast can help reduce eye strain. Setting the contrast to higher can also reduce eye strain.
It is important to sit correctly at the computer – the screen should be at arm’s length and positioned so that your gaze is directed slightly downward, and not straight ahead or up.
Myth: Reading in low light affects your vision
Since childhood, we have been taught that reading in the dark is harmful to our eyesight and can lead to the need to wear glasses. But does scientific research support these fears?
Our eyes adapt to light to provide better vision.
The pupils dilate or contract depending on the level of light to maintain quality vision. Reading in low light can cause eye strain, but your eyes will get used to it.
It is interesting to note that in some parts of East and Southeast Asia, 80-90% of school graduates suffer from myopia. Could this indicate that over-study plays a role in poor vision?
In fact, heredity plays a key role in vision. Even if children with parents with vision problems spend the same amount of time studying as children without vision problems, the results may vary.
Reading or studying in low light may cause eye fatigue, but is unlikely to lead to myopia unless the child has a genetic predisposition to it.
Myth: Eyelash extensions harm your eyesight
Is there a risk of vision impairment with eyelash extensions?
Major vision hazards include eyelid swelling, corneal and eyelid infections, temporary or permanent loss of eyelashes, and other complications.
Conjunctivitis or corneal irritation may occur. Contact with artificial eyelashes or glue may cause a reaction resulting in redness and discomfort in the eyes.
Allergic reactions caused by the use of glue containing formaldehyde are quite common. This chemical, which is a carcinogen, can cause watery eyes, allergic rashes and crusting at the base of the eyelashes, accompanied by itching and discomfort.
There is a risk of erosion of the inner surface of the eyelid, which can lead to damage to natural eyelashes as a result of contact with artificial ones.
Using eyelashes and glue on them can increase the likelihood of infections, which results in redness and irritation of the eyes.
Wearing eyelashes of disproportionate length can cause dry eye syndrome due to improper distribution of weight on the eyelashes.
It is possible to develop alopecia, in which natural eyelashes begin to fall out due to excessive stress caused by the use of artificial eyelashes.
Eyelash extensions are not considered to cause long-term loss of visual acuity or the development of nearsightedness or farsightedness.
