Can computers cause floaters?
Some people actually believe that the more they use the computer, the more floaters they will see. We don’t know all the causes of floaters, but we do know that computers; like reading or watching TV, won’t increase the number of floaters you see in any way. Computers are likely to cause you eye-strain and when your eyes are strained, you are much more likely to notice floaters. Computer also causes after-image which people tend to associate with floaters. There is no real association and you shouldn’t be worry. However, you should take care of your eyes when using the computer or watching TV. Some recommendations: -Get a big monitor and increase its brightness. If you are struggling to see text, then your eyes will take their toll. Get glasses if you can’t read. -Your eyes should be slightly above the monitor and you should be looking down to see it. -Having additional light really helps. Try having two lamps, one to the right and one to the left. If possible sit near a window so you
