Re:Ask HN: Please share tips and strategies for dealing with...
by berelig on Wednesday January 25, 2023 @03:13PM
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Mine had a similar recommendation about eye drops and additionally strongly advised me to never use drops with vasoconstrictors like Visene.
Re:Ask HN: Please share tips and strategies for dealing with...
by youniverse on Wednesday January 25, 2023 @03:19PM
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A better solution for redness is asking them to prescribe you some NSAID like Ketorolac (generic) or Prolensa (brand). Tell them your eyes get red/inflamed sometimes and they should give it to you. Very safe drop to even use for a few weeks straight so it's a great to have around for say a party/date/event where your eyes are bloodshot for some reason.
Of course if you have pain or feel something is wrong do not use this to mask it, go in for a check.
One of the most effective tactic is to not stare at your monitor all the time. Close your eyes or look outside a window between your pomodoros.
Get your eyes checked and make sure you have the right lenses if you need any.
Definitely sleep more.
Don’t work on a bright monitor (or playing with your phone) in darkness. Always work in a well-lit environment. A quick test is to place a piece of white paper beside your monitor, and your monitor should be as bright as the paper.
Keep your monitor at the right distance, roughly at arm’s length.