Posts Tagged ‘eyes hurt’
Posted on June 30th, 2011 by David C
The Blink Now(TM) device encourages blinking subconsciously.
When I’m really concentrating on a project, I’m not thinking about blinking. Hours can pass before I even look away from the screen. Of course, this is really how computer vision syndrome becomes a problem, and I know I’m not alone. So how can I remind myself to take breaks—even blink? I took to the Web to see what I could find.
Some sites suggested that I use a timer, but I’m fairly certain my co-workers would not enjoy that. I found a few timers that featured a flashing-only option, but I wasn’t that impressed with them for the cost. I also think that continually resetting a time would be invasive to my workflow. Here’s what I found:
- Protectyourvision.org stays open in the background and sounds an alert every 20 minutes. Then, once you click a button to start your “break,” the screen goes black to encourage eye rest. After 20 seconds, another 20-minute session starts. There’s even an “eyes gymnastics” section you can visit. I found the site to be pretty handy, simple and customizable, but it does require at least some engagement.
- Dryeyezone.com offers a pop-up window with an eyeball that blinks every 10 seconds. I put it up in the corner of my monitor to see if I would blink more often, and I often noticed that I blinked right after the on-screen eye did. One drawback is that if you open another window over it, the eyeball will not be visible and is therefore useless.
- Blink Now, similar to the eye above, this it’s a small, external screen that can attach to your monitor. The screen is a frequently blinking eye. I think it’s pretty innovative to present a schematic of an eyeball to subconsciously encourage more blinking. I will admit it’s a bit creepy to have an eye staring back at me, but it’s definitely worth it if I can avoid dry eyes and headaches.
Let me know what you think about the options presented above or any ideas you may have of your own.
File under: CVS | Tagged: 20 20 20 Rule, blink, blink now, computer vision syndrome, eye health, eyes hurt, headache, rest eyes
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Posted on February 23rd, 2011 by Philip K
Philip K. is a member of VSP's Enterprise Information Services and avid video gamer
I’ve been playing a good amount of online multi-player video games over the past year – specifically Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops – two of the most popular games in the past couple years. If you’ve played the games, you know that it’s not uncommon to play for three to four hours without a break.
After an extended period of play, my eyes become dry and sore and I wind up with a headache. All the things that make the games great like the high level of detail, fast pace action, pinpoint accuracy, and stiff competition is what also makes it tough on the eyes. Your eyes need to constantly adjust and focus on the ever changing game environment details, finding targets that are small and large. It’s no wonder my eyes get so tired.
Whether you play yourself or you have kids that play, it’s important to understand the strain that your eyes go through and pay attention to what your eyes are telling you. Here’s an opportunity to use the 20-20-20 rule. Take a break every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Give your eyes a rest and enjoy your gaming experience! Here are five more tips to help ease eye strain while on a digital device.
File under: CVS, eye health, Eye Safety | Tagged: black ops, call of duty, computer vision syndrome, eye headaches, Eye Safety, eye strain, eyes hurt, video game safety
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Posted on June 4th, 2010 by Lisa P.
File under: Contests, eye health, Frames & Lenses, Fun, Top Posts | Tagged: 3-D, 3-D TV, Alice in Wonderland, Avatar, Bill Nye, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Clash of the Titans, computer vision syndrome, Educational, eye exam, eye health, eye health myths, eyecare, eyes hurt, Eyes of Nye, Eyesight, films, Fun, health, kids, motion sickness, movies, mythbusters, Myths, optometrist, Real D, safety, sea sick, Shrek 3-D, stereopsis, stereoscopic, symptoms, teachers, three d, vertigo, vision problems, Vision Service Plan, VSP, VSP doctor, vsp insurance, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on May 27th, 2010 by Liz B.
Was Bugs Bunny right? Do carrots really improve your eye sight? Well, not exactly. Eating carrots won’t make you see better than you already do, but Bugs’ favorite snack is packed with important vitamins and nutrients that can help protect vision. This is just one example of a common eye myth that has led to confusion about vision health and proper eyecare habits.
To help educate Americans on eye health and debunk common myths, VSP has created a series of webisodes called VSP EyeFiles featuring the iconic Bill Nye the Science Guy and Dr, Roger Phelps, a VSP provider.
As part of this initiative, VSP Vision Care sent an online survey to VSP doctors across the country, asking them for the most common vision-related myths they hear from their patients on a regular basis.
The VSP doctor myth research survey revealed that:
Myth: Working many hours in front of a computer screen will harm your eyes.
Fact: 31 percent of doctors say they hear this myth on a daily basis. Although using computers will not damage vision, fatigue, headaches, neck pain or eye strain may occur with use over extended periods of time. This overuse can result in a serious condition called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). To help prevent CVS remember the 20-20-20 rule; every 20 minutes, spend 20 seconds looking at something 20 feet away.
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File under: Top Posts | Tagged: 3-D, 3-D TV, Alice in Wonderland, Avatar, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Clash of the Titans, computer vision syndrome, Educational, eye exam, eye health, eye health myths, eyecare, eyes hurt, Eyes of Nye, Eyesight, films, Fun, health, kids, motion sickness, movies, mythbusters, Myths, optometrist, Real D, safety, sea sick, Shrek 3-D, stereopsis, stereoscopic, symptoms, teachers, three d, Top Posts, vertigo, vision problems, Vision Service Plan, VSP, VSP doctor, vsp insurance, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on May 25th, 2010 by Liz B.
Without further ado… here’s the first official EyeFiles video featuring the one and only Bill Nye the Science Guy! In this video, Bill examines the claim that 3-D movies can make you feel sick or dizzy. Is it true….?
What do you think? Curious to hear the thoughts of Dr. Kevin Pho, Jesus Diaz, FitSugar, Ken Denmead, and Richard Lawler on the topic as well.
File under: Uncategorized | Tagged: 3-D, 3-D TV, Alice in Wonderland, Avatar, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Clash of the Titans, computer vision syndrome, Educational, eye exam, eye health, eye health myths, eyecare, eyes hurt, Eyes of Nye, Eyesight, films, Fun, health, kids, motion sickness, movies, mythbusters, Myths, optometrist, Real D, safety, sea sick, Shrek 3-D, stereopsis, stereoscopic, symptoms, teachers, three d, Top Posts, vertigo, vision problems, Vision Service Plan, VSP, VSP doctor, vsp insurance, VSP Vision Care
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