Eye strain, however, can be unpleasant and disruptive to your ability to concentrate and work. The symptoms of eye strain may lead to physical fatigue, decreased productivity, increased numbers of work errors, and anxiety.
How does eye strain affect you?
The symptoms of eye strain include a tired or sore, burning and/or itchy feeling in the eye area. Your eyes may also get watery or overly dry. You might find that you have difficulty focusing, an increased sensitivity to light, blurred or double vision and other sensations of eye discomfort accompanied by headaches.
How do you get rid of eye strain?
If you work at a desk and use a computer, these self-care steps can help take some of the strain off your eyes.
- Blink often to refresh your eyes. ...
- Take eye breaks. ...
- Check the lighting and reduce glare. ...
- Adjust your monitor. ...
- Use a document holder. ...
- Adjust your screen settings.