Question 1

my eyes get so red when i use the computer at work. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Artificial Tears: Most of the time when we work at a computer we stare and we do not blink as often as normal.  This can cause our eyes to dry out and become red.  Try using artificial tears and if the problem does not get better you should be seen by an ophthalmologist.

Question 2

is it bad to massage my eyes when they get tired from computer use?

Accepted Answer

In a word, yes: Normal eye pressure runs about 10-20mmhg.  Anything higher gives doctors pause to consider glaucoma.  Rubbing eyes can increase the pressure as high as 60mmhg - 3 times the upper limit.  This can cause a glaucoma-like condition over years.  Additionally, some studies suggest that chronic eye rubbing can lead to other vision problems.  Better to use artificial tears to soothe your tired eyes.

Question 3

what is causing my red eyes? otc allergy meds do not work. i wear contacts and use computer a lot. eye dr didn't find anything. sinus rinse too.

Accepted Answer

Dry eye: You likely have dry eyes which get worse when one stares at a monitor for a long time without blinking .  Consider using single-vial artificial tear several times a day regularly and blink your eyes at least once every 30 minutes to see if this helps.

Question 4

i am always my eyes red and increases the redness when read or work on the computer or watching television for a long time what does work glasses?

Accepted Answer

Lubricating eyedrops: work! When you are doing that amount of concentrated work, you are not blinking as often as you'd be normally, and this is causing dryness or evaporation of your tear film that normally lubricates your eyes. So, you need to use nonpreservative lubricating or artificial tear drops as needed when doing this amount of 'staring'. When you are on the computer, you blink less to unconsciously.

Question 5

my eyes may be dry. i spend a lot of time on the computer, and when i go outside, my eyes get sensitive. heavy eyelids, watery eyes, redness. help!

Accepted Answer

See an Eye MD: In your age group dry eyes are less common than blepharitis, a condition were the oil producing glands become inspissated their orifice closes possibly related to stress.  Then the extra oil cause heavy eyelids, watery eyes and redness.  Another possible reason can be uncorrected significant astigmatism. Please see an ophthalmologist for correct diagnosis first.

Question 6

eye redness problem. i work in an office in front of a computer m-f and i want to know will those computer cause those eye problems?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: When we do anything that requires visual attention (watch tv, read, use a computer) the number of times we blink in a minute goes down by about half. This leads to drying of the surface of the eye which in turn leads to redness. See your eye doctor for treatment of the dryness.

Question 7

i use the computer a lot and my eyes doesn't itch or hurt. is it red because i use the computer a lot?

Accepted Answer

Dry eyes can be: Exacerbated from focusing on a computer screen for long periods of time. Taking time every 15 minute to look away from the screen will help. Also, try using over the counter lubricating wye drops (artificial tears) frequently during computer use to aid in moisturizing the surface of the eye as well.

Question 8

what do you suggest if i use the computer a lot and it doesn't itch or hurt. are my eyes red because i use the computer a lot?

Accepted Answer

Dryness: Computer use is drying and the cause of almost all symptoms experienced by this use is dryness.  Computer use is not harmful at all but if you are using a computer for lengthy periods and have some symptoms ,  keep a lubricating eyedrop next the the computer and use it for most symptoms.

Question 9

how many hours a day should i limit my computer use to to prevent strained eyes?

Accepted Answer

Computer: You should take a several minute break every 30 minutes. Your blink reflex will be diminished by over 60% at that time resulting in dryness and irritation.With the break it will return to normal.No significant eye damage will occur.

Question 10

the preservatives in artificial tears are making my eyes tire more quickly from computer use. hope this can be undone by switching, ie, not permanent?

Accepted Answer

Artificial tears: There are over the counter preservative free alternatoves. They come in individual vials and each last 24hours after opening. Give those a try.

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What is causing my red eyes? otc allergy meds do not work. i wear contacts and use computer a lot. eye dr didn't find anything. sinus rinse too.

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I am always my eyes red and increases the redness when read or work on the computer or watching television for a long time what does work glasses?

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My eyes may be dry. i spend a lot of time on the computer, and when i go outside, my eyes get sensitive. heavy eyelids, watery eyes, redness. help!

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Eye redness problem. i work in an office in front of a computer m-f and i want to know will those computer cause those eye problems?

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I use the computer a lot and my eyes doesn't itch or hurt. is it red because i use the computer a lot?

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What do you suggest if i use the computer a lot and it doesn't itch or hurt. are my eyes red because i use the computer a lot?

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How many hours a day should i limit my computer use to to prevent strained eyes?

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The preservatives in artificial tears are making my eyes tire more quickly from computer use. hope this can be undone by switching, ie, not permanent?

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