Posts by Donna Booth

Barack Obama said:Did it ever occur to you to just cry tears of joy? Or, if that’s not an option, maybe just chop some onions instead. 😁 😉

Just get some rest.

Well, I never actually said I was crying out of sadness...

And yes, I was chopping onions, if you really must know, though it wasn't because of my eyes 🙂
but that’s probably better suited for the Cooking forum.

Unfortunately, I didn't make it to the drugstore yesterday, but things are becoming clearer now. I think I'll go looking for some artificial tears—unless I can find someone to make me cry constantly instead. Maybe that would actually help? 😉

If that fails, I'll just grab some non-prescription glasses and pretend to be a massive "intellectual."

I took your wise advice to heart and actually rested yesterday. I was already in my pajamas by 11:30 PM! 🙄

Robert Long3 said:I heard somewhere that you should wear glasses. Well, you don't actually wear glasses. 😉 You use a CRT monitor. Right?

So, apparently, they mean non-prescription glasses. The theory is that dust from the CRT hits your eyes directly.

If you’re using a laptop or an LCD screen, the symptoms are probably just eye strain rather than dust. That makes more sense to me.

Dr. Robert Long3

In my case, Uncle Doctor 😉, it’s likely a mix of dust and fatigue. I work on two computers—sometimes three different ones—including a laptop.
Well, I won't rush out to the optometrist for glasses just yet; money is tight. I might try eye drops first, if I can actually force myself to use them. Honestly, I hate the feeling of putting drops in.

... and thanks for the advice, but I just can't seem to step away right now (I know, I know, you're all going to tell me I need to prioritize my health first...), but this is just how things are at the moment. I'll try to cut back regardless... maybe spend less time on Reddit, hopefully. Ugh! 😉

Anyway, I'm heading to the drugstore to grab some eye drops; hopefully they can help.

placidjackal97 said:Don't forget to blink regularly to keep your eyes hydrated. People tend to forget that when things get intense on the screen.

Thanks for the reminder. Now I'm blinking like crazy—I'm basically tilting at this point. It feels a little better already. I'm going back to my blinking routine now. 🥳 (Hopefully my boss doesn't notice the nail polish!)

Hannah Price3 said:I know, I thought the same thing until one night I went to bed around 11:00 PM just to relax and didn't wake up until after 1:00 PM the next day. 😁

If you want an instant fix, try the pool. Between packing, driving there, swimming, showering, and getting back, you can be done in an hour or two.

The result varies. You might crash and sleep for thirteen hours, or you might feel completely recharged.

I can't speak to eye drops.

How much longer do you have to deal with this?

About three more weeks (hopefully).

A pool sounds nice, but my immune system is currently so low I’d probably walk out with pneumonia.
Maybe I'll treat myself to one afternoon and evening away from all the screens. That might help. But once that's over, I'm right back to this, so I really need something to moisturize my eyes.
Calling all medical experts—has anyone dealt with something similar?
I'm in a bit of a rush here.

Hannah Price3 said:I haven't used anything in my eyes, but I honestly think a walk in nature would help you out. Plus, getting a full night's sleep.

A full night of sleep? That’s a luxury I can't afford right now.👎
As for a walk in nature? I'm staring at some trees outside my window, but there's no way I'm heading out in this rain.
I was actually thinking about maybe using some artificial tears or something similar. Everything is starting to blur again...

Help,
I've been spending way too much time at my desk lately—working long hours on the computer all day and deep into the night. Something weird happened today. Every time I look at the screen, everything seems to shimmer, my vision is blurry, and my eyes actually ache. It feels like they're completely dried out, and I can see some broken capillaries too.
Does anyone know which eye drops might help, and where can I pick some up?
Thanks 👋