What can you do about dry eyes?

Dry eyes, many people suffer from it sometimes. Dry eyes can feel very annoying and cause a lot of discomfort. In this knowledge article, we would like to tell you more about the cause of dry eyes and how to best treat your eyes.

Dry eyes

Insufficient tear production or too rapid evaporation of the tear film causes the ocular surface to dry out. This can cause your eyes to hurt (burn and sting), secrete mucus and turn red, and feel tired. This can also make you see blurry.

There are several factors that can cause it, such as

• Older age
• Allergy
• Diseases of the lacrimal gland
• Medicines
• Not closing the eye properly
• Looking at a screen for a long time

What helps with dry eyes?

You can often do a lot yourself to prevent dry eyes. If you look at a monitor for a long time (more than two hours a day), it helps to blink more often. Or to close your eyes for a moment. However, there is a better solution for dry eyes. Namely, using prescription screen glasses.

One monitor goggles Prescription (or computer glasses) protect your eyes from blue light from a monitor and prevent dry eyes.

When do you need prescription screen glasses?

You need prescription computer glasses or computer glasses if you:

• You suffer from stinging or tired eyes. Your eyes have to strain too much.
• You have headaches or shoulder and neck problems. Regular glasses are not adjusted to the correct distance, so you sit hunched over at your computer screen.
• Spending a lot of time in front of a screen. Prescription computer glasses or computer glasses are already a good idea if you spend more than two hours a day in front of a monitor.

What are prescription screen glasses?

The name says it all. Prescription screen glasses ensure that you can see clearly behind your computer, tablet or smartphone. With prescription screen glasses, your eyes have to strain much less and you sit in front of your screen in a relaxed position to prevent annoying physical complaints.

Your employees are welcome at all Hans Anders offices throughout the Netherlands to fit the right prescription screen glasses. Hans Anders currently employs 350 qualified opticians and hearing care professionals. This way, you'll always get the best help when it comes to fitting your prescription screen glasses.

Do you still have questions?

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