T_T Is My Eye Health Really Okay Like This?
Maybe it's because I'm getting older, but if I stare at screens all day, my eyes get insanely dry. I use artificial tears often, but it makes me anxious that this isn't actually solving the root problem.
I'm already taking lutein + omega-3, which are supposedly good for eyes, and wearing blue light blocking glasses, but there's a limit during work hours. I also have floaters, and I'm debating whether I should go to the hospital to get checked.
For those of you who've had an eye exam at a clinic, how was it? I'm wondering if it's at a level where I don't need to worry too much about things like going blind.
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Do you have a source? Where did you hear that?
I've heard that if floaters suddenly increase or come with flashing symptoms, it's considered an emergency. If that's not the case, I've heard the risk of blindness is low, so you can probably feel at ease. Still, I'd recommend going to an eye clinic at least once to get checked.
If you just use artificial tears frequently, it can actually make your eyes drier. Ask your doctor about that too.
Yeah, me too. My eyes are dry every morning. The effect of artificial tears wears off quickly...
That's right lol. I also work on a computer 10 hours a day, and I thought my eyes were burning. Anyway, once you get a thorough check-up, it'll put your mind at ease.
I also have floaters, so I went to an eye clinic. They said there's nothing seriously wrong—it's just a natural thing that happens as you get older. They do an ultrasound exam, which takes about 20 minutes and costs around 30,000 won. Just going to get it checked is reassuring.
Getting a check-up is the right call. As you get older, your eyes need care too. And if you only get the necessary tests, the cost isn't too high, so go get it done.
Let me pretend I know about the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. I tried this and it definitely helped me. Also keep at least 50cm away from the screen and use preservative-free artificial tears. As for the hospital, getting a checkup once a year is the real answer.
I've been wearing glasses for over 10 years, and honestly, I couldn't feel any difference with blue light blocking glasses. In the end, cutting down on screen time seems like the real solution. At work, I close my eyes and rest for a bit, and at lunch I practice looking at faraway objects. My eyes feel way more comfortable in the morning.
To be honest, lutein and blue light blocking glasses have almost no proven effectiveness. There are also studies showing that blue light glasses don't affect eye fatigue. Rather than that, it's better to blink more often and adjust the lighting brightness.