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Computer Eye Strain: A Holistic Solution
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Computer Eye Strain: A Holistic Solution

Learn how to reduce your computer or smartphone-related eye strain with a holistic, natural approach.
Highest Rated
Created byMarc Grossman
Last updated 4/2019
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • What is computer eye strain?
  • Causes and effects on vision of extended computer usage
  • Eye Exercises
  • A holistic set of tools to help reduce your computer-induced eye strain, including nutrition and diet recommendations, yoga poses and eye exercises, ergonomic tips, software for blue light filtering, and more.
  • Nutritional and diet recommendations for eye health
  • Yoga poses and stretches for vision improvement
  • Vision-related risks associated with extended screen/computer usage
  • Biological factors involved in Computer Eye Strain

Course content

1 section • 6 lectures • 1h 3m total length

  • Introduction6:13

    Discover a holistic solution to computer eye strain, combining nutrition, eye and body exercises, ergonomics, blue light management, and amber lenses to reduce fatigue, dry eyes, and sleep disruption.

  • How the Eye Stays Rested9:40

    Learn how to keep eyes rested while using screens by understanding eye movements, blinking, tear film health, and blue light effects, plus practical breathing and blink strategies.

  • Consequences of Computer Eye Strain11:30

    Explore how excessive computer use links to glaucoma, dry eye, and macular degeneration, driven by blue light and visual-field changes, with strategies like regular breaks and eye exercises.

  • Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Risks9:27

    Learn to recognize signs of computerized strain, including fatigue, blurred vision, headaches, dry eyes, and increased myopia, and apply ergonomic setup, breaks, blue light exposure, and screen contrast adjustments.

  • Conventional Treatment6:44

    Follow conventional treatment by optimizing your workstation with proper lighting, ergonomics, and breaks; use blue light filtering glasses or software, and pursue vision therapy with a local therapist if needed.

  • Complementary Approach20:25

    Explore a holistic approach to computer eye strain using lutein and zeaxanthin, omega-3s, and black currant seed oil to protect the retina and filter blue light.

Requirements

  • None

Description

In this online course, Dr. Marc Grossman, O.D. L.Ac., an expert in the field of natural vision improvement, guides you through a holistic solution to reducing the negative effects of computer eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome.


Part 1: Introduction

  • Terminology

  • Statistics

  • Goals

Part 2: How the Eye Stays Rested

  • Eye Movement: The Saccade

  • Blink Rate and Eye Moisture

  • Muscles of the Eye

  • Pathology of Computer Eye Strain

  • Eye Movement and Distance

  • Blue Light

Part 3: Consequences of Computer Eye Strain

  • Overview and Statistics

  • Glaucoma

  • Dry Eye Syndrome

  • Photoreceptor Damage

  • Blue Light Damages Rods and Cones

  • Rod Cell Protein

  • Eye Cancer

  • Insomnia

  • Damage to Macula

  • Blue Light Worsens Other Problems

  • Take Breaks!

Part 4: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Risks

  • Signs and Symptoms

  • Causes and Risk Factors

  • Eye Problems

  • Computer Eye Strain in Children

Part 5: Conventional Treatment

  • Ergonomics

  • Software

  • Vision Therapy

  • Eyeglass Lenses

Part 6: Complementary Approach

  • Ergonomics

  • Nutrients & Diet

  • Lifestyle

  • Yoga & Stretching

  • Rest & Eye Exercise

  • Amber-colored lenses

  • Environmental light

  • 20/20/20 rule

  • Software

  • Breathing

  • Water

  • Remember to blink!

  • References


Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who experiences sore eyes, dry eyes, headache or blurred vision when using a digital device
  • Computer Users
  • TV Users
  • Smartphone Users
  • People who work on a computer

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