Released on = September 1, 2006, 3:58 am

Press Release Author = 20-20 Optical Store

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Eye strain caused by staring at a computer screen all day
can cause headaches and in some cases it can even affect your vision.

Vanessa Ho-Yan, a leading optometrist at the 20/20 Optical Store in London shares
some tips on how to avoid eye strain and its associated problems.


Press Release Body = Eye strain caused by staring at a computer screen all day can
cause headaches and in some cases it can even affect your vision.

Vanessa Ho-Yan, a leading optometrist at the 20/20 Optical Store in London shares
some tips on how to avoid eye strain and its associated problems.

Computers can produce eye strain because your eye muscles get locked when you stare
at a screen for long periods of time. This can cause your eye muscles to cramp up.

Try it now: if you've been staring at your screen for a long time and suddenly look
away into the distance, it can take a few seconds for your eyes to adjust.

So what can be done to avoid eye strain?

Vanessa suggests exercising your eyes by alternating your focus between something
close up and something far away.

'Look at something in the distance until it becomes clear. Preferably look out of
the window if you're lucky enough to have a view - otherwise, pick something on the
other side of the room. Then look back at a piece of paper.

It will take a while for your focus to adjust each time, but carry on until you can
refocus instantly. Try and do this every hour'.

If you cannot do these exercises, you could also try and avoid eye strain by
periodically looking away from your computer screen for 20 seconds.

Another thing that can help is occasionally rubbing your hands together and cupping
them over your eyes. This can offer some symptomatic relief.

If your eye strain becomes a severe problem, you should probably make an appointment
to see your optometrist to see if you need to wear glasses.


Web Site = http://www.20-20.co.uk/

Contact Details = 0207 596 2020

20-20 Optical Store
216-217 Tottenham Court Rd.
London W1T 7PT