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In this period of technology, we are all on our gadgets. Be it latest televisions, smartphones, laptops or health gears, our screen time has escalated from a mere 32 minutes to 11 hours a day, according to the latest study.
Technology fetches productivity. We are living in an era, wherein showcasing your skill takes a click as opposed to decades ago. So many You Tubers are sharing their expertise in technology, health and wellness, cooking etc. Great contribution of YouTube channels like Khan Academy has made learning simpler and accessible than ever. Poets like Nikita Gill earned fame through their writings on social media.
But as the old saying goes, every coin has two sides, technology has itas negatives too, one of it being our dependence on screens all day long, which leads to so many health problems.
Vision problems are reported concern due to excessive use of technology. Let's discuss it further and find out some easy steps to deal with it and save our health without impacting the productivity we gain.
Vision Problems
Prolonged screen time leads to a group of manifestations, otherwise known as Computer Vision Syndrome or digital eye strain. Take a minute and check yourself, if you have any of these symptoms.
Symptoms:
This problem is further aggravated by:
How Computer Vision Syndrome occurs?
To read what is written on a digital screen, eyes have to work a lot harder. Often the words in digital screens are not well defined; they are not that precise. This creates glare and reflection on screen making viewing difficult for our eyes.
How to prevent CVS?
There are a few easy steps to reduce eye strain:
Diet and Nutrition for eye health
Having nutritious food can help a lot in having good vision. Researchers often link nutrients to preserving vision. It includes lutein, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Zinc to reduce the risk of eye diseases.
Eye Exercises for tired eyes
So, what would you do differently from today? Try following whichever guidelines appeal to you. Wish you a happy and healthy living. If you enjoyed this post, kindly share it with your friends and family to increase awareness towards eye health.
Thanks for reading, if you have got any doubts, comment below and I'll try my best to answer them :)
(About the author: I am Akansha Sharma, a 2nd-year medical student, pursuing Bachelors in Naturopathic Medicine and Yogic Science (BNYS). My interest in natural treatments for acute as well as chronic ailments and natural lifestyle brought me here. I hope I'll be able to convey whatever I have discovered throughout my journey to make people aware of the benefits of natural living.)
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04:05 PM | 17-09-2019
Excellent madam..these are all correct points for Nutrients way..good mafam
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