Also, remember to blink frequently during the exercises to reduce your risk of computer-related dry eye. Take frequent breaks. To reduce your risk for computer vision syndrome and neck, back and shoulder pain, take frequent screen breaks during your work day (at least one 10-minute break every hour). About 85% of traumatic eye injuries, including eye socket fractures, happen by accident, during contact sports, at work, in car crashes or while doing home repair projects. About 15% are caused by violent assaults. Men suffer from traumatic eye injuries about four times more often than women do. The average age of the injured person is about 30. Breaks must also allow users to vary their posture. Exercise routines which include blinking, stretching and focusing eyes on distant objects can be helpful and could be covered in training programmes. Back to top It is not appropriate to lay down requirements for breaks which apply to all types of work; it is the nature and mix of demands made. Give your eyes a break. Follow the 20-20-20 rule. Look away from the screen every 20 minutes or so and look at something around 20 feet away for about 20 seconds. Blink often to keep your eyes moist. Occasionally, blood vessels on the front of the eye will break due to conjunctivitis (eye infection) and high blood pressure. Risks of a Broken Blood Vessel in Your Eye. If you have noticed the appearance of blood in your eye, it may be advisable for you to seek medical attention.
Dignitaries and friends from 97 nations and organizations have offered their condolences to Taiwan following the deadly train crash in Hualien County on Friday last week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday, adding that a message from India was significant.
As of noon yesterday, 846 government officials, lawmakers, academics or group representatives from 97 nations and international organizations had offered their condolences to the families of the victims of the train crash, the ministry said.
Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Arindam Bagchi on Saturday last week wrote on Twitter: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of so many lives in the railway accident in Taiwan. Our deepest condolences to the families. And our prayers for the early recovery of the injured.”
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It was the first time that the ministry had publicly expressed its grief over a major accident in Taiwan since the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India was established in 1995, which is significant for bilateral relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Joanne Ou (歐江安) told a news conference in Taipei yesterday.
In Taipei, India-Taipei Association Director-General Gourangalal Das had also expressed his condolences on the day of the accident, Ou said, adding that the two nations continue to deepen relations in different areas.
One French national and two Americans were killed in the accident, while one Australian and two Japanese were injured, Ou said.
The ministry is working with the representative offices of those nations, as well as government agencies, to provide the families with the necessary assistance, she said.
Meanwhile, Barbra Streisand yesterday also sent her condolences via Twitter.
Addressing President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu (吳釗燮), Streisand wrote: “My heart breaks for you and your country. Reading about this accident brings tears to my eyes for all of these amazing people who lost their precious lives.”
“It’s a tough time for everyone in Taiwan, but we remain strong & will get through this together,” Wu wrote on Twitter in response.
What is it?EyeLeo is a handy PC application that regularly reminds you to take short breaks for your eyes. | Who is it for?Everyone who spends more than an hour per day looking at a display. Office workers will find the program particularly helpful. | Why use it?When you work at a computer, it is easy to forget about time. This leads to eye strain and other physical problems. EyeLeo guarantees you won't forget to take a break. |
Why is it important?
Eye strain or asthenopia is a real problem for those who spend much time at a computer. It is caused by decreased blinking while working long hours focusing on computer screens. EyeLeo reminds to take breaks regularly, shows you simple eye excercises and prevents you from using the computer at break times. Following EyeLeo's regulations will result in less physical fatigue.
Features:
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Screen blocking long breaks every hour.
Short breaks with eye exercises every 10 minutes.
Eye exercises shown by an adorable Leopard.
Notifications announcing a long break coming.
Strict mode that does not allow to skip the breaks.
Customizable intervals.
Multi-monitor system support.
and more...
Why is it better than others?
20 20 20 Eye Exercise
EyeLeo was designed by a software engineer who had been using different analogues for quite a while but was not satisfied with them. I took their disadvantages into consideration and developed a well-thought-out product. And it's absolutely free!
Computer Breaks For Eyes
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