Depending on the underlying condition, drug/surgical therapy may be used.
General measures
- Briefly closing the eyes relaxes the eye muscles.
- Occasional changes of gaze into the distance prevent eyestrain during screen work or reading.
- When working at the computer screen should be regular breaks.
- Intensive screen viewing (TV, computer, tablet or cell phone) delays the blink, resulting in insufficient moistening as well as eyestrain.Recommended screen distance depending on the screen size (inch/screen diagonal):
- 15 inches / 38 cm: recommended screen distance 50 cm.
- 17 inch / 43 cm: recommended screen distance 60 cm
- 19 inch / 48 cm: recommended screen distance 70 cm
- 21 inch / 53 cm: recommended screen distance 80 cm
- Watching TV in low light or too close to the screen also strains the eye muscles.
- Exercise in the fresh air promotes blood circulation and supply of the eye.
Depending on the degree of restriction, the following measures are available:
- In case of limitations/loss of visual acuity:
- Use of optical aids, electronic reading aids.
- Orientation/mobility training
- Braille Braille
- Braille long stick (touch stick)
- Guide dog for the blind
- For color vision disorders (color vision disorder, color vision deficiency):
- Specially coated glasses
