Eye Fatigue: Causes and Treatments
Eye fatigue is one of the modern ills of our society.With excessive use of screens, our eyes tire more quickly than normal and this visual fatigue can lead to many ailments: dry eyes, headaches, migraines , vision problems… Find out how to treat eye fatigue simply.
Definition of eye fatigue
Eye fatigue corresponds to a temporary impairment of their capabilities, due to excessive use of the eyes or poor working/light conditions.
Eye fatigue or visual fatigue manifests itself by minor vision problems, a feeling of dryness, red eyes or tightness in the eye. This can be temporary or cause frequent discomfort, and it is therefore important to treat it so as not to damage vision in the long term.
Common causes of eye fatigue are:
- Excessive exposure to blue light from a screen
- Exposure too close to a screen
- Excessive or, on the contrary, insufficient brightness
- Concentrating the eyes for too long (e.g. driving for several hours)
- Dry eyes
- Reading poorly printed or too small documents
How does eye fatigue manifest? 😴
Eye fatigue manifests itself differently for everyone, and can vary whether the individual already has vision problems or not.
Common symptoms of eye fatigue are:
- Red eye
- Dry eye
- Headache
- Vision problems (blurred vision, reduced contrast, etc.)
- Feelings of dizziness
Treat eye fatigue at home
Eye fatigue is therefore a very real nuisance, and can lead to serious complications and unnecessary pain if certain symptoms remain untreated. 😥
What’s more, the eyes are our windows to the world, and if they are impacted then our relationship with it can seriously suffer! Reduced concentration at work, slower reading, difficulty integrating the information read…
Here are some simple and effective tips for treating eye fatigue at home.
Adopt an eye massager
It’s THE new essential tool for treating eye fatigue and related ailments in a simple and effective way.
The eye massager looks like a rigid night mask that is placed on the eyes. It combines magnetotherapy and ocular reflexology to massage specific points on the skull, temples and forehead and thus reduce accumulated tension. 💆♀
Migraines, headaches, tight eyes, dizziness… say goodbye to all these symptoms with this unique massage mask!
After a long day behind the screens, a bad migraine, or visual fatigue, the eye mask helps stimulate the face and sensitive areas with its massage movements inspired by eye reflexology.
The different massage modes (by multi-frequency vibration, by air pressure or infrared) make it possible to treat different discomforts and also improve the skin by boosting the production of collagen. ⚡
The Magnet-Relax 2 Eye Massager.0uses the power of magnets (magneto-therapy) and ocular reflexology to treat eye fatigue and other everyday ailments linked to tensions accumulated around the eyes: migraines, dizziness, vision problems, chronic insomnia.
The mask also acts on aging skin with special modes to boost collagen production and reduce the appearance of dark circles.
This new edition of innovative eye massager acts on all fronts to rest your tired eyes and your various tensions, and even makes it easier to fall asleep. Great novelty: it can also be used without worries by children. Thanks to its integrated battery, the Magnet-Relax mask also offers better mobility. Magnet-Relax is also equipped with voice assistance.
Reduce exposure to blue light
Blue light is one of the main causes of eye fatigue. It is part of the spectrum of light emitted by almost all current screens (computers, smartphones, tablets) and LEDs. But today, it is impossible to escape the screens even if only to work, study, or have fun! 📱💻
In order to reduce exposure to blue light, you can set up yellow screen filters, or free software that will adjust the light on your screens so as not to damage your eyes. Some progressive filters change throughout the day to adapt to ambient light.
Many opticians and pharmacies also offeranti-blue light glasses, which allow the eye to filter this light and be less attacked by contact with screens .
Finally, simply adjusting your time in front of screens, by paying attention or by implementing time-regulating applications, will already allow you to stay less attached to your screens, and to rest your eyes better! 😴
Find a suitable optical correction
Despite these simple and economical solutions, eye fatigue and its various symptoms may persist. In this case, it is recommended to consult an optician to assess your vision and find a suitable solution.
Whether you need glasses, contact lenses, or anti-blue light glasses, it is important to protect your eyes! 🤓
In addition to these corrections, frequent use of the eye massager will allow you to better rest your eyes, reduce headaches and enjoy a pleasant moment of relaxation.
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