How does the computer affect your eyes and body condition?
By Morning Girl
@salonga (27775)
Philippines
July 3, 2008 4:44am CST
More than 50 percent of computer users experience eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision and other visual symptoms related to sustained use of the computer. This kind of stress on the visual system can lead to body fatigue and reduced efficiency at work. Apart from these, there are recent indications that heavy computer users are at risk for glaucoma. Are you one of the 50% who suffer these bad effects? Please share!
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8 responses
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
3 Jul 08
i keep my computer on all the time but don't stay on it for a long time. when i was selling on ebay i stayed on it for long length of time & it would give me a little eye strain but i don't sell anymore so i'm just on it off & on .i'm sure just like w/anything else that u do repetedly it could affect your eyes & alot of your boby. i use mine strictly for fun now.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
4 Jul 08
Right you are! Staying for long time does strain the eyes of some and I am one of them.
Thank you for sharing!
@zhaosonghan (1039)
• China
3 Jul 08
no, i don't have. i often do my work with computer, somtimes i used computer too long time, my eye is uncomfort, so i have a rest when i sat front the computer each one hour, i go out and walk around, or look at place where far form here.
@golfproo (1839)
• Canada
3 Jul 08
Hi There,
Between work and home I spend at least 12 hours a day in front of the computer. This just has to have some effect on my body. It is not always a good effect unfortunately. I do get blurred vision at times. Also, I tend to get dizzy after being on it too long. I think it is because the head is facing down all the time and then rising it up leads to dizziness.
cheers,
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
4 Jul 08
Better do some eye exercises to help you eyes and do some walking and stretching in between.
@dhangski (3194)
• Philippines
4 Jul 08
I think I belong to the 50% of those affected. I often have headaches after doing some computer stuffs. I guess I have to wear my eyeglasses again. I just can't control myself, when I'm infront of my laptop. There were times that after using my PC for a long time, my eyes got blurry. 
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
4 Jul 08
Welcome to the club! But we have to control ourselves to protect our eyes!
Happy posting!
@sun2day (1062)
• Virgin Islands (U.S.)
3 Jul 08
At first I stayed on here for several hours, but I have cut it way back. I had aching back, tired eyes etc. So when I made my 500 quoto, I decided to cut back. I come on an post a few and get off. I refused to over do it.
I will continue to post daily, but not in large quantities.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
4 Jul 08
Good decision! No need to overdo for as long as you keep connected, that's fine!
Happy posting!
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
3 Jul 08
I also believe that being in front of the computer for almost the whole day is one reason that I don't have clearer vision right now. When I went to my doctor, she said that I have to stop using my eyeglasses. It is a bit earlier she said, for my ages. I also got frequent headaches...
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
4 Jul 08
So you belong to those affected! You have to regulate your use!
thank you for sharing!
