Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Information on totebag construction, preventative measures to prevent eye problems, and digital scrapbooking will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain).
Hilarie Dayton is a teacher and owner of Little Stitch Studio in Norfolk, Virginia. She’s going to talk about bag construction which will include flat pattern making with gussets. Besides showing the 3 different shapes of gussets, she’ll show how to insert one and how it can influence the design and overall shape of the bag.
Since so many people spend a great deal of time in front of a computer screen, this experience is now being called “computer vision syndrome.” Dr. Edward Kondrot will talk about preventative measures that can be taken to help keep the problems to a minimum. He is with Healing the Eye & Wellness Center in Dade City, Florida.
Barb Chauncey will tell about a website that's great for preparing digital scrapbook pages, and you only pay if you print. Her business is A Barb Chauncey Design and she lives in Carter, South Dakota.
Information on Nuno felting and ways to deal with bullying in schools will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” noon Tuesday and 2 p.m. Saturday.
Designer and crafter, Barbara Crawford will demonstrate “Nuno” felting, which is a Japanese fiber art technique. She’ll show how to create fabric from silk and wool roving by using soap, water, bubble wrap and some “muscle.” Her company is Crawford Designs and Sunset Galleries in Amarillo.
Author, Peter Goodman has written a children’s book about bullying, and he will explain how to change bystanders into upstanders in order to discourage bullying behavior. His business is DreamBIG and he lives in Washington, D.C.
Tips for avoiding computer eye strain
The majority of people today in offices spend a great deal of their time in front of the computer screen. All this computer use leaves a lot of people experiencing what the American Optometric Association refers to as "computer vision syndrome." The good news is that there are preventative measures that can be taken to help keep the problems to a minimum. Computer vision syndrome has a range of symptoms that include headaches, blurred and double vision, inability to focus, eyestrain, neck and shoulder pain, and watery or dry eyes. It can be caused from spending a prolonged period of time putting strain on the eye. Here are some tips for helping to prevent computer vision syndrome.
Vitamins and minerals. Considering that the eyes have one of the highest energy requirements in the body, it is important that they get proper amounts of vitamins and minerals. Dr. Kondrot recommends that people use Vision Saver Formula, manufactured by Nutritional Research, which offers key antioxidants and ingredients that will help improve the health of the eye and reduce eyestrain.
Homeopathy. Speak with a practitioner to find a level of therapy that will work for your individual circumstances. One of the most common homeopathic remedies to treat eye strain is Ruta Graveolens. This remedy can greatly reduce the symptoms of eye strain during prolonged computer use.
Blinking. To help keep the eyes from becoming dry, try to blink often. This will help to keep the eye surface moist and prevent it from drying out.
Palming. Close your eyes and gently rest the heels of your hands on your cheekbones, covering your eyes with your palms.
Increase the light. Not having a light on when you are using the computer (or television) can put more of a strain on your eyes. Be sure to put a light on, to help reduce the strain.
Check the position. The position of your computer can add to your eye strain. It is important that it is positioned a good distance away - around 20 - 28 inches from the eye, and that there are no glares on it.
Take breaks. Even while on the job, it is important to give your eyes a break when using the computer. Ideally, aim for a 15-minute computer break every two hours, and look away from the computer screen at least every 20 minutes.
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