Med School and Eye Strain?

[deleted862527]

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How do you keep your eyes from getting tired while studying 8+ hours per day in med school?

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

I turn off the blue light on my computer. I simply manually change the light settings so the screen is on the “night time” setting and it has greatly helped my eyes not hurt anymore. I do the same thing to my phone

 

[deleted600623]

Blue-blocker lenses or change the settings if you don't wear glasses. Artificial tears for dryness.

 

[NotASerialKiller]

By not studying 8+ hours a day in med school

 

[BellaWriterChic]

They make something called Digital Protection Glasses for those who don't wear prescription lenses. Super inexpensive on Amazon. Ive started trying these out and they actually do help.


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[Welshman]

f.lux

 

[mimelim]

How do you keep your eyes from getting tired while studying 8+ hours per day in med school?

You are doing it wrong if you are studying that much.

 

[Moose A Moose]

Breaks. Proper glasses. Eye drops. Well lit environment.

 

[deleted600623]

You are doing it wrong if you are studying that much.

Just curious, how much time studying per day would be considered efficient?

 

[WIMNFamilyMed]

Wear the “cheater” reading glasses - dollar tree has some that are good enough- get a 1.00 or 1.25.. this helps my eye strain decrease a lot, or lets me zoom out further to see more on one page while still being able to read it all.

 

[Lannister]

Just curious, how much time studying per day would be considered efficient?

8+ hours is pretty realistic when you're taking classes and studying for step during M2. I'm a very efficient studier and I'm studying probably 10 hours a day right now. Before that, I think 7-8 hours is pretty typical.

 

[tekkenman11]

I don’t know any medical students who study 8+ hours a day 7 days a week. Maybe during crunch time and the week before exams. Otherwise you’re supposed to manage your time more efficiently.

 

[deleted862527]

I don’t know any medical students who study 8+ hours a day 7 days a week. Maybe during crunch time and the week before exams. Otherwise you’re supposed to manage your time more efficiently.

This was before exams. I just took one today.