Computer Monitor Problems (Prior PRK/laser, dry eye)
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Good evening!
I am in my mid-30s and have a job that requires me to use computers nearly all day. For years, I've battled with severe headaches and eye strain brought on primarily by computer monitor use and fluorescent lights. The monitors are by the far the biggest culprit I've identified. Unlike normal "Computer Vision Syndrome," I have problems immediately when seated in front of an LCD monitor. My eyes feel extremely overwhelmed and like there is a pressure behind them. Reading text is difficult, sometimes impossible. This is ruining my work life and makes my days far more stressful than they should be.
What I do currently to help:
- Wear yellow computer glasses (maybe 20% improvement).
- Reduce monitor contrast, brightness, etc. (Maybe 10% help).
- 20/20/20 rules (no real help).
- Ergonomics (monitor height, etc.) (no real help).
- Eye drops and prescription eye drops (unsure of help).
Some additional details about my vision:
- I had PRK some years ago. It left me with moderate dry eye.
- At night, I see starbursts around all lights on the street while driving.
- High contrast text (white on black, black on white) is by far the most difficult for me.
- I've had MANY eye exams, and other than being moderately dry, my eyes are healthy. My oil layer isn't great.
- I typically test 20/20 for distance and can read all small print during tests.
- Often my vision clears/unclears with blinks.
- I don't have the same problems with a phone screen.
I can't really describe in words exactly why it is hard for me to read computer monitors.
Have you experienced something similar? Any tips that have improved your life?
Thanks!
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Guest bs76076
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My first question would be what kind of eye drops are you using? If they contain a redness reliever they are going to do more harm than good if you are using them everyday. You can always switch lubricating drops to a thicker drop if you are not already. It sounds like you are already doing many things an eye doctor would tell you to. I would look into punctal plugs. Your eye doctor would need to insert them, but it is an easy process. They plug 2 of your puncta (typically lower) which keeps some of the tears and moisture from draining out giving you more moisture in your eye. Best of Luck!