Dry eyes are a common health problem among office workers. How can it be confronted?
To answer this question, the German Social Accident Insurance Authority said that office workers can avoid dry eyes by taking a 5-minute break every hour.
Useful eye exercises
Dry eyes can also be avoided by practicing the following simple exercises that are beneficial for the optic nerves:
– Look repeatedly and consciously to a distance of at least 40 metres.
Close your eyes and slowly trace the shape of the number 8.
Place your palms loosely over your eyes, and with your eyes closed slightly, pay attention to the distance between your eyes and your palms.
In the case of dry eyes, lubricating eye drops can be used. “Artificial tears” work to replace lost tear fluid, taking into account the use of products free of preservatives. Because these substances may cause dry eyes.