I'm crying right now - Democratic Underground

Patiod

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Wed Dec-28-05 11:09 AM
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I'm crying right now

Just got a new flat screen, and someone turned the florescent lights on in my office "so we can tell you're at work today!" The combination of eye-killers is BRUTAL.

Turned off the florescents, which stopped the tears, but the pain is still there.

Shouldn't the new flat screen HELP eye strain? Any suggestions for eye pain?

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Commie Pinko Dirtbag

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Wed Dec-28-05 11:10 AM
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1. Errr... adjust brightness & contrast? -nt

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Patiod

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Wed Dec-28-05 11:13 AM
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2. It looks great to me - what would make it easier on the eyes?

I've been in pain since I got it, but objectively, the picture looks fine.

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Missy Vixen

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Wed Dec-28-05 11:16 AM
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3. Patiod, those awful people!

I think the best suggestion is to leave work for the rest of the week and proceed immediately to the nearest shoe store! :woohoo:

:hug:
Julie

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Patiod

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Wed Dec-28-05 11:32 AM
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6. For some reason the florescent lights at DSW are so soothing

It's amazing, isn't it?

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Missy Vixen

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Wed Dec-28-05 11:59 AM
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9. Ahhhhh. Retail therapy.

>It's amazing, isn't it?<

Oh, it is.

I was amazed to discover how soothing the lighting at Tiffany is, too. The nice employees don't even mind browsers. :woohoo:

Julie

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Texasgal

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Wed Dec-28-05 11:18 AM
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4. Try using a natural tear drop...

You are most likely not blinking enough causing your eyes some strain and dryness. They sell natural tears at grocery stores and at drug stores.

Good luck!

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jane_pippin

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Wed Dec-28-05 11:21 AM
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5. Do you wear glasses? I'm supposed to, but never wear them, and I

have the same problem. When it gets really bad, I wear my glasses for a few days and then I'm fine. Wearing them all the time like I'm supposed to would probably help even more. But then, that would make sense so of course I can't do that. ;)

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Patiod

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Wed Dec-28-05 11:40 AM
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7. I have dry eyes, so I can't wear contacts!

Right now, I'm reduced to squinting at the monitor to keep the eyes wet enough. Not fun.

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jane_pippin

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Wed Dec-28-05 11:58 AM
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8. I said nothing of contacts. : )

I just bump into things all the time because I can't wear them either. (Because I refuse to stick something into my eyeball, not for a real reason).

I feel for you--dry eyes are no good at all. Clearly, as someone suggested already, your only option is to go home for the day. :D

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Missy Vixen

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Wed Dec-28-05 12:01 PM
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10. Glasses

>Wearing them all the time like I'm supposed to would probably help even more<

Wearing my glasses would signify that I have finally admitted to myself that I'm getting older. I'm not sure I'm ready for that. :evilgrin:

Julie

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Patiod

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Wed Dec-28-05 12:38 PM
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11. I look like Stevie Wonder

SItting here at the keyboard, doing the typing I have to do with my eyes closed!

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