We as humans are increasingly living in a dependent digital age whereby we are immersed in gadgets. Laptops, tablets and even that latest 60-inch television you thought would fit into your living room, it’s impossible to have a break. You may want to take note of this story of an unfortunate man who burst blood vessels in his eyes after working for long periods at a time while using a computer.
Wuhan Evening News are reporting that 30-year-old Lee Chong noticed that his vision had become blurry, he went to the hospital where doctors informed him that he had in fact burst blood vessels in his eyes. The unlucky gentleman had what is known and is written as -8.00-dioptres high myopia, now, after researching this it seems to be extremely severe considering high myopia is usually described on glasses and contact lenses at around -6.00D (dioptres). If you’re wondering, Myopia is often known as “being short-sighted” and it causes your vision to be blurry in the distance but clearer when looking at things up close.
The cause, in this case, seems to be a combination of staying up for long periods of time coupled with exposure from gadgets. It just goes to show your eyes would benefit from periods of rest instead of being bombarded by the glare of the screen.
Remember to take breaks folks, last thing you want is this!
I might have a light version of what this man has. I had taken long break from video games and decided to start playing again. I remember the first few times I couldn’t handle the long strain on my eyes and could only play video games for 1/2 hours a day. Now, I can basically play the whole day- but what happens is that the vessels in my eyes actually pop open creating new and seemingly permanent blood vessels. I have also noticed that I can not look far away anymore. It has become blurred and I believe it to have imnproved a little bit seeming that I had took a break from playing. Maybe it is not too late for anyone reading this.