Did you know that frequent headaches may be caused my eyestrain or squinting?
Eyestrain is usually a tired, achy feeling above or behind the eyes. It can occur after prolonged computer viewing or having an uncorrected visual condition such as far sightedness or near sightedness. As the eyes attempt to focus for extended periods of time the muscles become tired and a dull ache begins. Children who report headaches later in the day more than twice a week may be suffering from eyestrain.
The best solution for eyestrain and headaches is regular
checkups with your optometrist to ensure you are wearing the correct
prescription. When at the computer give the eyes a break from staring at
the screen. The 20/20/20 rule is easy to remember. Every 20 minutes
look at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds to allow the eyes a chance to relax.
