Try: Try wearing glasses or sunglasses with polarized lenses they increase contrast and cut down on glare
Materials: Glasses with polarized lenses
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Social, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision
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References: tips to prevent eye strain by chris adams available at www ergonomics about com
Keywords: Vision eyes eye muscles eyes hurt gardening yard sunlight
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Use the computer in a normally lit room use lampshade to divert ceiling light downwards to avoid glare to avoid reflection and glare from the screen do not place the screen by the window and do not sit with back facing the window consider using curtains to prevent too much light coming in from outside
Materials: Lampshade curtains
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision
Information: n/a
References: eye care for computer users available at www shreeramkrishnanetralaya com
Keywords: Eyes vision eye strain computer watery eyes
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Try: Try looking out the window for a few minutes to give the eyes a rest
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision
Information: n/a
References: tips to prevent eye strain by chris adams available at www ergonomics about com
Keywords: Vision eyes eye muscles eyes hurt computer pc
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Try to reduce the glare on the screen use non-reflective interfaces whenever possible for example read from paper instead of a computer screen if reading from a computer screen is not avoidable make sure it is at a 90 degree angle from any direct light source use indirect or reflective lighting whenever possible
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision
Information: n/a
References: tips to prevent eye strain by chris adams available at www ergonomics about com
Keywords: Vision eyes eye muscles eyes hurt computer
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Try switching the monitor to a flat screen monitor they are not as reflective use an anti-glare filter on the monitor
Materials: Anti-glare filter
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision
Information: n/a
References: tips to prevent eye strain by chris adams available at www ergonomics about com
Keywords: Vision eyes eye muscles eyes hurt computer
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Try not to use eyes so much the eyes use more than one set of muscles so try to relax one set while using another shift focus of attention from near to far on a regular basis for example shift from sewing to watching tv shift focus from up close to at least 20 feet away
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision
Information: n/a
References: tips to prevent eye strain by chris adams available at www ergonomics about com
Keywords: Vision eyes eye muscles eyes hurt
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Carry water to the gym and during outdoor activities make sure to take frequent water breaks during any workout
Materials: Water bottle
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com
Keywords: Exercise dehydrated tired exhausted fatigue
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Try: Try joining a senior sports league try enrolling in dance classes start a flower or vegetable garden
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Social
Information: n/a
References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com
Keywords: Exercise physical activity bored boredom social
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Sign up for a water exercise class at the community pool sign up for a tai chi class sign up for a yoga class join a seated chair exercise class take a creative expression class
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Social
Information: n/a
References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com
Keywords: Exercise physical activity bored boredom social
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Get involved with pet therapy join a walking group sign up for hiking and nature walks
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Social
Information: n/a
References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com
Keywords: Exercise physical activity bored boredom social
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed