FACT or FICTION?Computers cause headaches and bad eyes. Yes and no. Sitting too close to your iMac won't give you a headache, and you can keep that 20/20 vision. But staring at the screen for long periods of time results in dry eyes A condition in which the eyes feel dry or have a burning or stinging sensation due to an insufficient amount of tears. Dry eyes can be caused by the lack of blinking, which often occurs when users stare at a computer screen. , causing headaches and blurred blur v. blurred, blur·ring, blurs v.tr. 1. To make indistinct and hazy in outline or appearance; obscure. 2. To smear or stain; smudge. 3. vision. A typical person blinks blink v. blinked, blink·ing, blinks v.intr. 1. To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly. 2. To look through half-closed eyes, as in a bright glare; squint. 3. 16 times per minute but, when you're surfing surfing, sport of gliding toward the shore on a breaking wave. Surfers originally used long, cumbersome wooden boards but now ride lightweight synthetic boards that allow a greater degree of maneuverability. or e-mailing, it's reduced to three or four times. Once you log on, rest eyes every 15 minutes or so. And lube up your peepers with some hydrating drops like TheraTears or Visine Tears. |
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