Eye Strain can best be treated by putting an end to the conditions that are causing it. Improper lighting, especially when reading or using your eyes for other close work, is a frequent cause of eyestrain. Don't face the light; it should come from in back of you and from the side so you won't be in your own shadow. Be sure the light bulbs are strong enough (75 to 100 watts) and are not dusty. Hold your book or paper about 16 or 18 inches away from you and a little lower than eye level. Reading when you're lying on your back in bed or propped up on an elbow will strain your eyes, and so will reading for a long time in a vibrating train or subway. Rest your eyes from time to time by looking off into the distance-which is easier said than done, I know, in some places. Avoid glare.

This can be caused by bad lighting, too much close work, fatigue, a fuggy atmosphere, sunbathing, motoring and reading. In a day of reading, the eye muscles may contract and relax about 100,000 times, so it's easy to see why they become tired. Television, too, can cause strain. Watching an ill adjusted set or viewing in the dark can be harmful to the eyes. Avoid too much contrast by having enough general lighting to enable you to see things in the room easily. But don't let the light reflect into your eyes off the television screen. Never sit closer than 10 feet away from the screen and watch at eye level, glancing away frequently, to avoid strain from staring fixedly at the picture. Eyestrain from all these causes will generally clear up after a good night's rest. An eye bath with a good lotion can soothe tired eyes and relieve irritation. But unsuspected defective sight, illhealth and emotional stress can also cause eyestrain, so visit the doctor or optician if it doesn't clear quickly.