Just as we take care of our bodies and protect ourselves from external agents that could harm us, we must also take care of our visual health through actions that prevent eye trauma, in addition to creating habits that protect vision.
The care of this organ must include protection from the sun, keeping the eyes moisturized, using glasses for light and harsh environments; read in illuminated environments and periodically visit the ophthalmologist, in addition to protecting the eyes from traumas that affect them and put vision at risk, recommendations given by the ophthalmologist Diana Marcela Libreros, specialist in retina and vitreous and ocular trauma at our Institution.
In this sense, the specialists provide a series of visual hygiene recommendations that generate relief from discomfort that may occur at some point, as well as reduce visual fatigue caused by external factors, such as prolonged use of screens or reading books or magazines for a long time.
On the computer, television or screens
- It flashes periodically.
- Moisturizes the eyes. Whenever necessary, use moisturizing drops. The use of screens for a long time increases the risk of suffering from dry eye syndrome.
- Rest your eyes. It is recommended every 20 minutes to take a visual break. Close your eyes and look away from the screen to a distant point, this will help avoid eyestrain
- Regulates the brightness and contrast of the computer screen.
- Avoid reflections on the screen.
- Do not get too close to the TV screen, it should be far away. In the case of the computer, it must be about 40 centimeters from you and the upper edge of it must coincide with the height of the eyes.
environment and lighting
- The place where you are doing your work or study must be ventilated and with a cool temperature.
- The light should not be strong or dim and there should be a spotlight aimed at the screen you are using.
- Avoid lighting that goes directly into the eyes or creates a shadow, this causes visual fatigue.
At the Grupo Quirónsalud Clinic we have the Diagnostic and Surgical Ophthalmology service where specialists treat different eye diseases. Our experts recommend that a person should see an ophthalmologist when they are born, during the first year of life, at ages 3 and 5, and every 2 or 3 years thereafter. If you come to present any inconvenience before that time, it is also appropriate to visit the ophthalmologist.
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