You’d probably be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t spend at least a few hours a day online – be they working, reading, socializing, or gaming. They’ve become more or less integral to our way of life – a fact which comes bundled with a few unpleasant truths. We’ve already talked a bit about how excessive computer use can cause some rather significant harm to your body if you’re not careful. Your work-space has a huge impact on your mental well-being, and overusing the computer can result in a wide array of symptoms, from sleep deprivation to muscle problems to obesity to impotency.
One thing we haven’t actually addressed is how the PC impacts one of your most important organs – your eyes. I’m sure most of us have dealt with eye-strain at one time or another. After all, even those of us who don’t utilize the computer for our job probably use it for entertainment (or, at the very least, Facebook). But how does squinting at a screen all day affect one’s sight? When does one cross the line from routine computer use to unhealthy?
Most importantly, how does one avoid causing permanent damage to their eyes in our increasingly-connected society?
Today’s infographic addresses all of these questions. Titled “Healthy Eyes in a Digital World,” it presents us with an in-depth examination of the effect computing technology has on our vision, and launches from that into an explanation of how to keep one’s eyes in working order while on the ‘net. A lot of the information in this segment is stuff most of us already know: regular eye checkups are important, as are frequent breaks and proper posture. Still, it’s valuable for those of us who weren’t aware of it.
The infographic concludes by presenting us with a few very cool technological advances which could quite literally change the way we see the world. You can view it below – click to enlarge.
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