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How long do you spend in front of the computer?

Posted by dratiffarid • 12/02/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: computer, syndrome, Vision

I spend approximately 4-6 hours everyday at the computer. But it's never continuous.

There's a new disease called 'Computer Vision Syndrome' which is being talked about.

You are diagnosed with it if you have headaches, eye strain, blurred vision etc. You usually get it if you spend more than 4 hours a day at the computer.

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  1. Onchong
    12/02/08
    Onchong
    Bulk of my work in the office involves the use of computer. Today, I had to spend the whole eight hours pounding my keyboard reformatting the company's KPIs. I'm dead tired!
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    1. dratiffarid
      12/02/08
      dratiffarid
      You can try the following:
      1) Take breaks every 20 minutes - Look away and don't stare at the screen continuously.
      2) Make sure the lighting is good.
      3) Try decreasing the text size of the fonts on your screen or adjust the brightness settings.
      4) Drink a lot of water.
  2. loverofjazz
    12/02/08
    loverofjazz
    more than i should, as i am addicted.
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  3. CreativeJunkie
    12/02/08
    CreativeJunkie
    If I added all the time up in a twenty-four hour period, it would probably be something around 6 hours.

    I know it's time to leave the computer when I get a headache behind my eyes. Ugh.
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  4. wherethehellwasi
    12/02/08
    wherethehellwasi
    Wait.

    There's a 'not in front of the computer'?

    Wow. I probably should have heard about this sooner.
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    1. Friday13
      12/02/08
      Friday13
      A ... what? A not in front of the computer?

      Such a thing does NOT exist!
    2. scmcqueen
      12/02/08
      scmcqueen
      I know what you mean! My wife is constantly busting me for sitting at the computer and answering all her questions with "UH HUH"
  5. creemos
    12/02/08
    creemos
    Don't know about the computer but about 6 hours in front of my flat screen...
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  6. amitchopra22
    12/02/08
    amitchopra22
    sometimes 5 minutes and sometimes 2 or 3 hours.
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  7. redheadshesaid
    12/02/08
    redheadshesaid
    Way too much time!
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  8. scmcqueen
    12/02/08
    scmcqueen
    Way too much time, but it is not my fault! It is the computer that decided to get in front of me and keep flashing stuff on the screen then pulling on my fingers to massage its keyboard. Once in a while it makes me feed it a disc or flash chip (kind of like ruffles without the dip).
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    1. dratiffarid
      12/03/08
      dratiffarid
      Hehe...nice one!
  9. CrisRo
    12/03/08
    CrisRo
    Another tip, is that when you are taking a break to give your eyes a rest by focusing them on objects that are that a good distance away.

    Personally I spend WAAYY too much time staring a screen for it to be good for my eyes, but between work and college I don't have too much of a choice. Plus now I've got a blog, lol
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    1. sjay
      12/04/08
      sjay
      Oh I know I am in the same situation ... No choice but t
  10. rmaxwell142
    12/03/08
    rmaxwell142
    I spend a lot of time of the computer because of the majority of my job involves being on the computer. But I can break it up throughout the day so that helps!
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  11. lordiwanttobewhole
    12/03/08
    lordiwanttobewhole
    i spend too much time in front of the computer....I know i do!
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  12. weblogian
    12/03/08
    weblogian
    Almost 15-20 hrs a day
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    1. CrisRo
      12/03/08
      CrisRo
      You need to sleep more my friend
    2. weblogian
      12/03/08
      weblogian
      I hardly have time for my blog
    3. dratiffarid
      12/03/08
      dratiffarid
      Yes, you need some sleep!!
  13. braincatcher
    12/03/08
    braincatcher
    12 hours. 8 in the office, 4 at home.
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  14. libdrone
    12/03/08
    libdrone
    too many, I'm sure, though I never count
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  15. chacham100
    12/03/08
    chacham100
    2-3 hours a day.
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  16. nirajperipleko
    12/04/08
    nirajperipleko
    i am spending 16 hours in front of computer. because i already have 10 hours job and also have to do some freelancing works at my home for 5 to 6 hours.
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    1. dratiffarid
      12/04/08
      dratiffarid
      You need some sleep too!
  17. LaMirabelle
    12/04/08
    LaMirabelle
    The whole day I am afraid. I am a translator.



    www.leblogdelamirabelle.net/
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  18. drjay1966
    12/04/08
    drjay1966
    WAAAAAY too much time....
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  19. Future
    12/04/08
    Future
    10 + every day
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  20. garychie
    12/04/08
    garychie
    I spend almost 12 hours in front the computer in the house plus 1 hour computer class in school. Blogging and making friends online are quite addictive.
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  21. healthuk
    12/04/08
    healthuk
    more then 9 hours
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  22. sjay
    12/04/08
    sjay
    spend around 10 to 12 hours per day I guess. I think I have 'Computer Vision Syndrome'. But cannot help it.
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  23. scmcqueen
    12/18/08
    scmcqueen
    I've been on the computer since my last post here 15 days ago. (just kidding, but sometimes it feels like it)
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  24. Nesmuth
    12/18/08
    Nesmuth
    3-5 hrs a day.
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  25. GusGITForestry
    12/18/08
    GusGITForestry
    Min = 0 , Max = 24 ;-)
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  26. Sway
    12/18/08
    Sway
    with what kind of monitor, what brightness, from sitting how far away, etc..??
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  27. fairchildonrage
    12/20/08
    fairchildonrage
    computer is the first thing i woke up to, in the office and the last thing before i sleep at night. we're inseparable!
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    1. dratiffarid
      12/20/08
      dratiffarid
      Well you need some rest or rather an outing ;-)
    2. fairchildonrage
      12/20/08
      fairchildonrage
      yeah sometimes I do that but most of the time I'm compu-holic! ~o^
  28. COOLINGSTAR9
    12/20/08
    COOLINGSTAR9
    Only two hour.
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  29. rickbman
    12/20/08
    rickbman
    Well I work as an IT guy and I use the computer to keep up with friends and stuff because I am horrible at picking up a phone. I would say, if I were to actually do the calculations that it would come to right around... way to long.
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  30. roentarre
    12/21/08
    roentarre
    Easily 5 hours a day!
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  31. jonrs
    12/21/08
    jonrs
    most of my day, i spent it in-front of my computer. 1/3 of it spent it taking stock photos.
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  32. TZY
    12/21/08
    TZY
    I spend several hours in front of the computer.. maybe 5 to 6.. or sometimes more. So I wear glasses w/c has this protection-from-something. Coz I want to take care of my eyes
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  33. sisterofmercy
    12/21/08
    sisterofmercy
    I spend too much time on the computer probably.
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