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Category Archives: computer eye strain
Heavy Computer Use Can Lead to Glaucoma
Those who use computers heavily are at greater risk for glaucoma than the general public, particularly those who are short-sighted. Glaucoma is an insidious disease characterized by the decrease of peripherial vision eventually leading to severe vision loss. A 2004 … Continue reading
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Lutein May Improve Visual Performance
Lutein May Help Visual Contrast Sensitivity for Computer Users Lutein is known to be an essential nutrient in helping prevent the onset of macular degeneration. Researchers now believe that lutein may also help protect against the detrimental effects of long-term … Continue reading
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Tagged carotenoids, computer eye strain, computer eye strain prevention, computer eye strain research, computer light exposure, contrast, eye health, glare, Lutein, lutein supplements, nutrition
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Adding Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Your Diet Can Reduce the Pressures In Your Eyes That Cause Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the result of damage to the optic nerve, often caused by increased pressure in the eye (“intraocular pressureâ€). This can happen when extra fluid builds up inside the eye (the eye makes too much fluid or does not … Continue reading
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Tagged Computer use, Corticosteroids, glaucoma, Omega-3 fatty acids
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Glaucoma I
This week I’m going to start a series on glaucoma – I’ll cover these points in my next posts: 1. What is it? How does it manifest? Why is it caused? Symptoms? 2. What are the conventional treatment options? Do … Continue reading
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Tagged computer eye fatigue, glaucoma, myopia, nearsightedness, steriods
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Eye Exercise Video – for Computer Eye Strain
I’m pleased to announce our new very short video – demonstrating 3 eye exercises especially useful for computer users with tired eyes and/or experiencing computer eye syndrome! You can view it at YouTube.com.
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Tagged computer eye strain, eye exercise, eye fatigue, tired eyes
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