How To Get The Best Out Of Your Acuvue Contact Lenses As A Computer User

The majority of us in this day and age spend quite a lot of time staring at a computer screen. It is well known that this can have a negative impact on our eyes. Making the right choice when it comes to selecting contact lenses will help in keeping your eyes feeling comfortable when you are on the computer.

Computer screens can affect the eyes in various ways, including:

• Reduced blink rate
• Dry, irritated and red eyes
• Eye strain and tired eyes
• Blurred and variable vision

Contact lenses and computer screens

People blink about once every five seconds, which is 11,000 times daily. However, when a person looks at a computer screen he/she tends to blink less frequently or not as fully. In fact, studies have shown that when people look at a computer screen, they blink five times less than they should to keep their eyes moist and in good health.

Blinking is the body’s natural way of replenishing the tear film that cleans as well as moistens the eyes. Blinking spreads the tears all over the eyes, which helps in keeping them moist and prevents foreign bodies from reaching and irritating them.

If you wear contact lenses, you may be able to notice the effects a computer screen has on your eyes even more. These pointers could help you to keep your eyes comfortable in front of a computer screen:

Reduce the glare

Try to avoid facing a window and make sure that the room is well illuminated. The contrast in brightness between your computer screen and the area behind it can lead to eye stress and discomfort.

Adjust your seat

You ought to look just above the computer monitor in your straight-ahead gaze.

Blink frequently

Make a conscious attempt to blink frequently and fully in order to help to keep your contact lenses moist.

Take a break

Take a 20-second break every 20 minutes. Focus your eyes at least six metres from where you are situated. Keep your eyes constantly moving while gazing at objects at different distances.

Drink lots of water!

Be sure to drink a lot of water to keep yourself as hydrated as possible.

How to find the best contact lenses for computer work?

Changing the types of contact lenses you wear can make your eyes feel more comfortable. For computer work, your eyes would choose ACUVUE OASYS^® contact lenses. Their innovative design will keep your eyes feeling fresh and moist. They offer:

• An ultra-smooth, flexible and moist surface, to help reduce that tired eye feeling.
• Silicone hydrogel material that lets in almost 100% of oxygen to your eye.¹
• The highest level of UV protection available in a reusable lens.

If you are interested in getting the right contact lenses for your particular vision needs, do take the time to visit us at www.eyelookgood.com to see our wide selection of Acuvue contact lenses as lenses from other brands.

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