Tue, 16 Nov 2004 01:12:32
Oh CRAP. Wait, does that cay ‘CRAP” or “CR4B?”
Japanese doctors assessed the sight of more than 10,200 Japanese workers, measuring them for visual acuity and signs of glaucoma.
The volunteers were also asked to fill in questionnaires about their computer use, at home or in the office, and any history of eye disease.
A total of 165 workers, or 1.6 percent, turned out to have suspected glaucoma, characterised by tunnel vision or blind spots.
Those who were heavy computer users—defined as working onscreen more than eight hours a day—were twice as likely to have glaucoma than light or medium users.
In addition, of the 165 with glaucoma, 136 had myopia.
No joke...I have noticed a steady deterioration in my eyesight over the last 10 years. It is safe to say that I have used a computer for an average of eight hours a day every single day save for a handful over the last ten years. Of course, my family has a history of poor vision in middle to late life. So it could be just that.
I really need to start wearing my glasses when I’m using the computer.
Posted by JimK at 01:12 AM on November 16, 2004
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#2 Posted by davidst 
on 11/16 at 05:43 AM -
Who said wearing glasses will help?
And it may be a correlation rather than a cause.
Maybe us computer geeks are less likely to get the right vitamins as nick may be suggesting :)
damn… so that’s why I get eyeball headaches sometimes… the optic nerve gets swollen and my eyes don’t drain properly?
that’s scary… hold me
#3 Posted by Alex on 11/16 at 11:12 AM -
Bah,
I blame it on the real cause jim: we are getting old and shit stops working when you get old.
Next they will tell us water in large amounts is dangerous too. well DUH! You will drown in it.
#4 Posted by MoorestinksFormerlyMSA on 11/17 at 05:30 AM -
I am 30 years old.
Big computer nerd for 15 years.
20/20 vision.
Deteriorated from 20/18 (slightly better than average) from when I was younger.
Glaucoma runs on my mother’s side
Give me 30-40 years and I’ll let you know what happens :)
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#1 Posted by Helo
on 11/16 at 04:55 AM -
While cutting back on the computer use is the best idea, you can beat the ill-effects into submission with doses of the following:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Lutein
- Bilberry
- Carrot juice
- Eight (8), yes I said eight, servings of greens a day (I would suggest picking up an Odwalla’s “Superfoods") and guzzling one a day.
- A jam-packed multi-vitamin
Now, all of these things will replace the vitamins that are tossed-out with computer use. Contrary to popular belief, a good dose of sunlight will help on a daily basis as well :)
Glaucoma is caused by high eye pressure. Looking at a computer screen is like looking at a light bulb. When your optic nerve gets swollen, your eyes can’t “drain” properly. Feed the nerve, cut back on the torment you put your eyes through, and you’ll be okie dokie.