from Chantal Coles-Brennan，a doctor from a vision care Inc in Florida, USA
Digital eye strain is a common issue affecting up to 90% of people who use digital devices. To manage symptoms, here are some suggested strategies: correct vision problems like astigmatism and presbyopia, address issues with how the eyes focus and align, practice blinking exercises to keep eyes moist, use artificial tears for dryness, consider comfortable contact lenses, and use blue light filters. Prevention includes setting up an ergonomic workspace and regular eye exams. Special attention is needed for high-risk groups like computer users and contact lens wearers.
from Jonathan E More, a professor from Aston University in UK
The scientist did a study to see if two different treatments—Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Heated Eye Mask (HEM)—could help people who wear contact lenses feel better if they have dry eyes. We chose 60 patients who wear contact lenses and have been uncomfortable for over a year. Half of them got two IPL treatments, three weeks apart; the other half used a heated eye mask every day for six weeks. We checked their eye health before treatment, halfway through (second visit), and after treatment was done (third visit), looking at how well their tears worked and the health of the surface of their eyes. Heated Eye Mask turned out to be good at making dry eyes feel better just as Intense Pulsed Light did.
from Masatoshi Hirayama, a professor & doctor in Tokyo, Japan
A new device that blows moist cool air (MCAD) was tested to see if it could help office workers with dry eye disease (DED) feel better. In a study, half of the participants used the MCAD for 4 hours a day while working on computers, while the other half didn’t. Those who used the MCAD reported less dryness, fatigue, and discomfort in their eyes. The MCAD also helped improve their tear stability and the way their eyes functioned during computer work. No bad side effects were noticed. Overall, the MCAD seems to be a safe and helpful way to ease dry eye symptoms for people who spend a lot of time on computers.
from Wolfgang Kemmler, a professor of University of Erlangen-Nürnberg in Germany
EMS, or Electrical Muscle Stimulation, is a technique that uses electrical currents to stimulate muscles, causing them to contract. In a nutshell, EMS can:
- Enhance muscle strength and size
- Improve muscle tone and definition
- Speed up recovery after workouts
- Increase blood circulation
- Be a time-efficient way to work out, as it can activate multiple muscle groups simultaneously
In simple terms: EMS = Quick, Effective Muscle Gain & Better Recovery for Most People.
from Jerrold Petrofsky，a professor of Touro University in Nevada, USA
This study shows that applying local heat to trigger points significantly reduces pain in neck and plantar fascia areas compared to a sham treatment. The heat group experienced greater pain relief and increased pressure pain thresholds, suggesting heat application as a promising home remedy for pain management, potentially reducing the need for opioids and professional dry needling treatments.