Episode 43 - Computer Fatigue/Vision Syndrome

The Hopeful Humanist Cafe

As the accidental experiment of remote work/telecommuting unfolds in response to a Covid-19 reality, what are the implications we will discover downstream of this new social reality as people sit in front of screens for inhumane amounts of time, looking at surreal representations of co-workers on ZOOM one may never have met in real face-to-face time? Heavy stuff, eh! But seriously, take care of your coconut (brain) and your eyes so you can avoid digital eye strain, blurred vision, eye irritation, headaches, etc. What can you do?:

1) Every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at something 20 feet away

2) Do some eye crunches for 20 seconds

3) Blink 10 time

4) Every 4 hours take a 15 minute break

Showcase Resources:

1) Read this article from the Canadian Association OF Optometrists for a concise yet thorough overview of Digital Eye Strain at - https://opto.ca/health-library/computer-vision-syndrome-digital-eye-strain

2) Check-out these YouTube videos:

1. Do you have computer vision Syndrome -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wMqzF6_q9s
2. Symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qqRo31_rdc
3. Digital Eye Strain & Computer Vision Syndrome - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHJ2Ksxi3Hs

3) What is Zoom Fatigue:https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/zoom-fatigue-is-setting-in-1.5585933

4) As an etcetera thought, in terms of my interest in the bow, check out this video if you are interested in learning "How to Wai properly" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tec9pCjkoxo

Salutations for now! Peace, take care, be well, and share!