EYE FATIGUE

Taking a VDU eye test is imperative as long-term use of VDU’s is harmful to the eyes and most look at screens throughout the day. Get a VDU assessment for your eyes if you suffer from fatigue through causes such as:

• Poor and infrequent rest periods

• Low lightning

• Bad and uncomfortable angles while working

• Unchecked eyesight issues

• Blurry vision and sore eyes

Any of the above conditions and more could cause eye fatigue from staring at a screen for too long. Those who are prone to VDUs also are at high risk of developing computer vision syndrome. Get your VDU eye assessment done by a professional to check if you are facing any problems. Based on the extent of exposure to screens, your eye care provider will recommend alternatives.

• Take breaks often to rest your eyes for twenty minutes at a time. It is essential as spending hours staring at a screen is the most dangerous aspect of VDU.

• Use reflection-free lenses as the VDU glare is visibly reduced, thereby providing more precise and sharper vision. Also, try using anti-glare screens for better comfort.

• Do not use your screens in bright light mode, especially in dim light settings. Try and use a blue light elimination filter at night to reduce stress on your eyes. Avoid using tiny font sizes as well to strain your eyes less.

• Blink regularly and avoid staring at the screen point-blank for too long as this causes your eyes to dry up and leads to further problems.

• Get a regular eye check-up once every six months if you are a user of screens, as it is vital to catch illness early on.