How to Prevent and Overcome Tired Eyes

Tired eyes often cause discomfort and can interfere with daily activities, especially if this condition occurs during activities such as studying, working, or when driving a vehicle. Eye fatigue is generally not a serious problem and can go away on its own after you rest.

Tired eyes are described as eye disorders caused by long-term eye use without a break.

The condition of tired eyes can be caused by several factors, including:

• Drive a vehicle with a long distance.
• Stare at a computer screen or gadget for a long time.
• Reading for too long.
• Having eye refraction abnormalities.
• Seeing continuously in a low-light room.
• Exposed to light that is too bright or blinding.

What are the symptoms of tired eyes?

Tired eyes can be recognized by several common symptoms, including:

• The eyes feel painful, sore, or itchy.
• Watery or dry eyes.
• Blurred or shaded vision.
• The eyes are more sensitive to light.

Symptoms of tired eyes can also spread to other parts of the body, such as pain in the shoulders, neck, back, and headaches. Some of these symptoms will be increasingly felt if you lack sleep. Because enough sleep is very important for the eyes. During sleep, the eyes will also rest and get nutrients for tissue repair, so that tired eyes can be overcome. Lack of sleep is the same as reducing or interfering with the process of resting the eyes.

How To Prevent Tired Eyes

Tired eyes are very closely related to one's work. Some of the things below can be done to prevent it.

1. Adjust the lighting and position of the computer screen

Adjusting computer screen lighting can be done with the help of filters. When doing computer activities, always make sure to keep a safe distance between the screen and the eyes, which is around 50-60. For an ideal eye distance and computer screen, use a chair that can be adjusted.

2. Pay attention to room lighting

Try to keep the room lighting is not too bright so that it does not dazzle the eyes, including adjusting the direction of lighting. Make sure to always keep your computer screen clean so the lighting remains ideal.

3. Rest periodically for 20 seconds

When operating a computer or reading, it is recommended that you take an occasional break from these activities. Rest every 20 minutes, then rest your eyes for at least 20 seconds.

4. Eyecare

Eye fatigue can also be prevented by eye care, including compressing the eye with a cloth that has been soaked in warm water or using eye drops to refresh the eyes when they start feeling dry eyes.

Try the following to treat tired eyes

To overcome tired eyes, you can try a few steps below.

• When reading is too tiring eyes, blink often. If necessary, switch for a moment from reading so the eyes can rest. Close your eyes and massage the temples for a few minutes to reduce eye fatigue. Don't forget to adjust the lighting that is ideal for the eyes.
• When the computer screen is tired, increase the screen resolution, and reduce the room's lighting. Then adjust the distance, contrast, and font size. Taking your eyes off the computer screen for a few moments can also help reduce eye fatigue.
• Standing and stretching your arms, legs, shoulders, and back can help reduce body fatigue.
• If your eyes feel dry and blinking doesn't help, obese eye drops can be used. You can also close your eyes and then compress it with a washcloth that has been moistened with warm water.
• Some people need to wear glasses when reading or using a computer to deal with tired eyes.
• Natural products of fish oil with omega-3 acids and bilberry are believed to reduce the symptoms of tired eyes. However, this still needs further research.

Just like other body parts, the eye also needs rest. Make sure you always give a break in the middle of the activity, so the eyes can rest. If you feel the symptoms of tired eyes and do not get better, do not hesitate to consult a doctor.

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