8 tips for female computer users to prevent dry eyes

With the widespread use of televisions, computers, and mobile phones, looking at the screen for a long time can easily lead to dry eyes. If you often feel your eyes are easily tired and your eyelids are heavy, for example, you want to close your eyes after reading a newspaper or watching TV for a few minutes; you cannot see things clearly; your eyes are dry, itchy, red, or even painful, photophobia, tearing, or you have unexplainable discomfort, you may have dry eye syndrome. When symptoms of dry eyes appear, it is not recommended to buy eye drops to solve the problem yourself. It is best to go to the hospital to check the tear film, tear secretion, etc., to determine the extent of dry eyes and treat the cause. There are many causes of dry eyes, common causes include autoimmune diseases, decreased sex hormone levels, environmental factors, etc. Dry eye syndrome cannot be cured by seeing a doctor once, because whether it is caused by systemic disease or environmental factors, it can only be cured by removing the cause.

1. Do not wear contact lenses for a long time. Wearing contact lenses for a long time can also cause dry eyes, because contact lenses easily absorb moisture, causing dehydration of the eye surface.

2. To prevent dry eyes, ophthalmologists recommend that computer users avoid sitting in front of a computer for more than 2 hours continuously. When looking at the screen, make sure you develop a habit of blinking more often.

Pay attention to the number of times you blink. The normal number of blinks is 15 to 20 times per minute. Do not "forget to blink" because you are too focused.

3. Adjust the placement of the computer and the angle of the monitor so that the perspective between the eyes and the monitor is at a top-down angle. This can reduce the evaporation of tears and effectively relieve dry eyes. This method of looking down is also effective when reading books, newspapers or watching TV.

4. Apply hot compress to the eyes, massage around the eyeballs, cover both eyes with a hot towel or handkerchief (while closing your eyes), 1 to 2 times a day, each time for about 10 to 15 minutes. You can also use your thumb to gently press the bones around the eye sockets, starting from the inner side above the eye sockets, massaging along the bones toward the outside of the eye, and then moving toward the nose, all of which can increase blood circulation in the eyes.

5. Develop good living habits, try to get enough sleep, and reduce staying up late.

6. Pay attention to eye hygiene and take regular breaks. It is recommended to take a 10-minute break every hour.

7. Keep a distance from the screen (no less than 60 cm). It is recommended to place the screen lower than your eyes.

8. You can put a humidifier on your desk to reduce the dryness of the air.