Posted in physical health on Apr. 24, 2008 by Lisa Currie
A quick health tip from the Mayo Clinic…
Many people blink less than normal when working on a computer, which can lead to dry eyes. The solution? Refresh your eyes by making a conscious effort to blink more often. Blinking produces tears that can help moisten and lubricate your eyes.
Posted in simple tips on Apr. 15, 2008 by Lisa Currie
If a foreign object enters your eye, follow these simple steps from the Mayo Clinic to remove it safely:
1. Wash your hands.
2. Flush your eye with water or saline solution.
3. If the object doesn’t budge, don’t rub your eye! It may only make matters worse.
4. Seek emergency help if the object is embedded in your [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb. 25, 2008 by Lisa Currie
Do you use computers daily? If so, you may be suffering from computer vision syndrome and not even know it. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), this syndrome leaves people vulnerable to problems like dry eye, eyestrain, neck and/or backache, light sensitivity and fatigue. These symptoms can result from individual visual problems, poor work [...]