Computer vision syndrome (CVS), or often also referred to as visual fatigue and digital eye strain, is a term for a collection of symptoms related to eye disorders due to the use of computer-based electronic devices, such as laptops, desktops, cellphones, and tablets. Symptoms that usually accompany CVS are fatigue or aching in the eyes, blurred or double vision, and red, dry, or hot eyes. Even in some cases, headaches, necks, shoulders and back can be accompanied. The longer the duration of computer use, the longer the symptoms will last, even continuing after computer use is complete. How Does Computer Use Cause CVS? Computer vision syndrome can arise due to several reasons, namely: When looking at the screen, the eyes keep moving from one point to another and focus for a long time. This activity requires hard work of the eye muscles. The letters on a computer screen are generally not as sharp as in the print media, so unconsciously it will force our eyes to focus more on rea...
Traveling often makes it more difficult for us to maintain personal hygiene and requires us to use public facilities that are not necessarily clean. For women, this is certainly more disturbing. It is not impossible that a dirty toilet in your place of stay causes infection in your vagina. The vagina is a female organ that connects the uterus to the outside area. Vaginal health is influenced by hormonal and bacterial conditions in the area. The hormone estrogen helps thickening the lining of the vaginal wall and the growth of Lactobacillus bacteria. These good bacteria function to maintain vaginal acidity (pH) and prevent the growth of bad bacteria. Tips for Maintaining Vaginal Hygiene and Health when Traveling Vaginal infections or vaginitis can occur when the natural balance formed by pH, fluid, and vaginal bacteria is disrupted. Three types of infections that often occur are bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis. When the vagina is infected, it...