Designer Eyeglasses That Protect Your Eyes

As we live in an age of technology, it seems impossible to avoid using any sort of electronic devices in a close range. However, human eyes function more efficiently and less strenuously when seeing at distance. As a result, staring at devices such as computers for long periods of time could cause minor vision problems like eyestrain to major vision problems like losing eyesight. Eyestrain is one of the most common vision problems. It consists of a wide range of symptoms including tiredness, blurred vision, irritation, soreness of the eyes, and photophobia. It is often the cause of frontal headaches and relief can mostly be obtained by means of prescription lenses, contact lenses or vision therapy.

“Many patients’ symptoms result from an uncorrected visual need,” says Dr. Steven Glasser, an optometrist in Washington, D.C.. “They either need but aren’t wearing glasses, or they have a prescription that’s not useful for their computer work.”

Not only vision problems, orthopedic problems such as back, neck or shoulder pain may also occur when glasses aren’t fit properly. If the lenses aren’t positioned correctly for use, patients may be changing their postures in an attempt to correct the problem; therefore, causing more problems.

So how do we minimize harm to the eyes from those glossy devices?

Corrected visual need. When it comes to glasses for video display terminal (VDT) use, some people may need single-vision lenses; other may need multifocal or special designed glasses. Progressive lenses, also called multifocal lenses, are becoming increasing popular as they allow patients to refocus their eyes from one distance to the other. Most eyeglasses stores such as Eyeglasses123 offer exceptional quality progressive lenses such as Varilux’s Polycarbonate lenses that make it possible to see at all distances, including distance, computer and reading.

However, corrected visual need is only part of the solution. Steps should be taken to avoid glare, which can occur as a result of reflections from the surfaces of the VDT screen. Having the proper light setting and using transitions lenses like Essilor’ s Polycarbonate Transitions Lenses can protect the eyes against changing light conditions.

Above all, remember to take breaks when using electronic devices. Eyes are our most precious sense and just like the rest of our body, they need to be nourished.