|  Microwave
danger to your eyes!
Ophthalmologist Professor Polla Roux warns that one has to be
very careful when heating liquids in a microwave oven. The liquid
can explode when it is taken out of the oven and comes into contact
with a cold spoon, for example.
He regularly treats patients with serious damage to their eyes
sustained in this manner.
 How
to combat computer eye strain
Headaches ... blurred vision ... dry or scratchy eyes ... neck
or shoulder pain? You could be suffering from eye strain caused
by prolonged computer use.
If you spend long hours in front of the computer screen, try these
helpful tips to reduce eye strain:
- Adjust chair height so computer screen is slightly below eye
level.
- Ensure the background lighting is adequate – it should
be brighter than the screen.
- Contact lens wearers may be more comfortable wearing glasses
when working at the computer.
- Position yourself so that you face into open space beyond the
screen, not facing a wall.
- Computer screens attract dust - clean yours regularly
- Take a ten minute break every couple of hours.
- Glance away from the screen from time to time, focus on distant
objects or look out of the window.
- Adjust the size of too small text so you don't have to squint.
In Internet Explorer, go to View > Text Zoom on the menu bar.
- Use an eye lubricant if necessary to reduce dryness.
- Combat glare and reflections with curtains, blinds or a special
anti-glare screen.
Cataract Risk
linked to St John's Wort
A natural herbal remedy, St John's Wort
has long been used to treat depression, stress and anxiety
– in place of prescription drugs such as Prozac. But how safe
is it?
According to recent medical studies people who
take the remedy may experience increased sensitivity to sunlight,
which could increase the risk of cataract formation.
Users need to be aware of the risk, and to ensure
good quality sunglasses are worn during exposure to sunlight,
to combat the effects. |
