Is It Safe To Use Systane Daily For A Year, And Can Long Computer Chess Sessions Harm My Eyes?

Posted on Tue, 19 May 2020

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Question : I play chess against the computer and my left eye becomes uncomfortable. I use systane one or two times a day. Can Systane be used daily for say 1 year ? Also am I hurting my eyes by playing too much chess vs computer. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Harshita (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, Systane can be used daily. It is a lubricating eye drop.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

It seems like you have computer vision syndrome. While using computers, please follow the 'rule of 20' which states that every 20 mins, look at a distance of 20 feet for 20 seconds and blink. Secondly, use Systane ultra three - four times a day. It is a safe medicine with minimal side effects.

Hope my answer helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Harshita (24 minutes later)

Thanks for your prompt response. Is Systane safe to use every day for one Year ? Regards

Answered by Dr. Harshita (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is a very safe medicine

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Yes, you can use it.

Thanks and take care.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Harshita (59 minutes later)

One last question. You said to take a break every 20 minutes, see at a distance of 20 ft for 20 seconds and blink. Can I blink during the 20 second also or blink only once at the end of 20 seconds. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Harshita (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Blink once so that tear film spreads evenly.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Blink just once, so that the tear film spreads evenly.

Thanks and take care.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad