Glaucoma

**Haz** · 01-03-2005 03:39 PM

Originally posted by www.focusmag.co.uk
Japanese scientists have discovered a worrying link between computer use and glaucoma

New research has confirmed that extensive use of computers is so damaging to eyes it could lead to glaucoma, and in extreme cases blindness.

This is more probable in people who are already short-sighted, the research has also unveiled, because they are more likely to suffer from eye strain when using computers. Young males are also at risk, as there is a greater probability they will be heavy computer users.

The scientific studies, carried out by researchers at the Toho University School of Medicine, are based on 10, 000 Japanese workers. They have suggested the stress of using a computer puts pressure on the back of the eye causing damage to the optic nerve.

Over 500,000 people in the UK are already glaucoma sufferers and opticians recommend over-40s should be tested for glaucoma once every two years.

**Kaniaz** · 01-03-2005 03:43 PM

Yeah, right. 6 years of computer use and my eyes are fine.

**dream-scape** · 01-03-2005 05:56 PM

just offset it with a little marijuana

**Damascus** · 01-03-2005 06:33 PM

my eyes have becoem worse from using the computer, i do not have a strong prescriptiona nd can see fine without my glasses, but thats not the point. i just look so stupid with glasses i dont wear them.

So ima get contacts soon, next time i get my eyes tested.

**Amethyst Star** · 01-04-2005 01:54 AM

I'm most likely going to go blind some day or get laser surgery, so oh well. My eye sight's crappy anyway + astigmatism. Although I don't always remember to, you'll be okay if you give your eyes a rest every once in a while.

Yeah for colored contacts! (I wear evergreen colored ones, if you're curious)

-Amé

**nightowl** · 01-04-2005 02:33 AM

now i can blame my bad eye-sight on other things beside the TV :jumps:

**Haz** · 01-04-2005 02:40 AM

*decides to use the computer less often as he is training to be a pilot*

**wasup** · 01-04-2005 02:53 AM

Originally posted by Haz
*decides to use the computer less often as he is training to be a pilot*

OH NOS! DOES THAT MEAN YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO COME TO DREAMVIEWS AS MUCH?

Anyways, I love guacamole, I don't see what the fit is about.

P.S: I seriously hope Haz doesn't become a pilot (no offence to you Haz, but just for the sake of the people around you)

**Alex D** · 01-04-2005 10:50 AM

Originally posted by Haz
*decides to use the computer less often as he is training to be a pilot*

Now thats a reason not to fly ever again.

nah, just kidding man.

**Demerzel** · 01-04-2005 01:59 PM

*coughbullcough*

Heh, I already had bad eyesight, although I was long-sighted. But...I could honestly say my eyesight has improved....

**Haz** · 01-04-2005 05:05 PM

Originally posted by wasup+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(wasup)</div>

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*decides to use the computer less often as he is training to be a pilot*

OH NOS! DOES THAT MEAN YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO COME TO DREAMVIEWS AS MUCH?

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.....do i sense sarcasm?

**Alex D** · 01-04-2005 07:43 PM

Meh, god knows

, anyway, I don't need glasses, though I am next to blind in one eye

**sitboy** · 01-04-2005 11:51 PM

Tat is scary. I know a girl with sikle cell and also gelcoma and i will tell her this. it is sad because she is smart, a good singer and a good actris. She is so nice. It would not surprize me if she was the fist balck president and the first woman preident.

**Kaniaz** · 01-05-2005 09:14 AM

You know, I still found it odd. When I was young, tons of kids had to get glasses. I used the computer (most of them back when I was like 6 didn't know what they were) ALOT, I'd say 6 hours a day, (still do), and my eyes are fine. I mean I never see anything blurry or perception difference. Maybe I have "strong eyes"

**Stevehattan** · 01-06-2005 05:17 AM

For as long as I remember I've had "vision snow" which is basically a slight grainyness of vision and it sort of looks like your vision is coated with a semi-transparent layer of TV static/snow. It's the most visible when looking at dark objects. I've always wondered if this is caused by/worsened by TV and computer?

**Human** · 01-06-2005 10:03 AM

When I am reading E-books on the computer screen, I usually use a voice reader program to save my eyes. Programs like this works really great, in my opinion. Here is a free voice reader program in English:

http://www.naturalreaders.com/download.htm

I use the free edition, and I really like it. No tired eyes. I recommend it!

**Haz** · 01-06-2005 04:41 PM

Originally posted by Stevehattan
For as long as I remember I've had \"vision snow\" which is basically a slight grainyness of vision and it sort of looks like your vision is coated with a semi-transparent layer of TV static/snow. It's the most visible when looking at dark objects. I've always wondered if this is caused by/worsened by TV and computer?

Hmm are they like sorta white stuff 'snowing' down? I think I get them, at first I thoufght I was seeing neutrinos or something

**nightowl** · 01-06-2005 06:43 PM

Originally posted by Stevehattan
For as long as I remember I've had \"vision snow\" which is basically a slight grainyness of vision and it sort of looks like your vision is coated with a semi-transparent layer of TV static/snow. It's the most visible when looking at dark objects. I've always wondered if this is caused by/worsened by TV and computer?

I experience that to whenever i go swimming and the chlorine gets in my eye(it only does this for one eye though) its like you're looking through foggy glasses. I wonder what it could it be

**Truthbearer** · 01-07-2005 02:05 PM

the power of suggestion: as soon as I read this my eyes started to hurt a little from staring at my monitor for about 8 hours straight. I find that quite funny. And weak.