Modern demands on vision, especially our constant focus on close-up screens, is causing our eyes to make unhealthy adaptations. But you can do something about that! Marc Grossman, OD, Lac, shares steps that can keep your eyes healthier in a near-focused world. Grossman’s steps include:
- Keep neck muscles loose
- Avoid extremes of light/dark contrast
- Lounge consciously
- Look up!
Source: BottomLineInc, January 7, 2020. Link. Nearsightedness is associated with ocular problems, such as higher risk for glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration plus increased likelihood of developing those conditions at an earlier age. There is evidence, in fact, that our near-focus habit is damaging our eye tissue and aging our eyes faster.
INSIGHTS: Take this guidance to heart. A few adjustments can make a real difference in your eye fatigue.