When most people think of the Caribbean they picture great beaches. And with good reason. Caribbean nations tend to have great beaches. From Cuba to Trinidad and Santo Domingo to Belize the Caribbean nations all have beautiful white-sand beaches. Many people also like the Caribbean because the seas are generally calm. This makes it suitable for people of all ages. Even the very young, the very old and the infirmed can safely bathe in the Caribbean Sea. They don’t have to fear towering waves or overly rough waters. They can relax comfortable in the knowledge that the seas will remain relatively calm.

Water-sports are very popular in the Caribbean. Scuba diving and snorkeling are especially so because the Caribbean Sea tends to be calm and clear. When that is combined with the coral reefs and colorful tropical fish, sea creatures and plants it is little wonder scuba diving and snorkeling enthusiasts flock to the Caribbean. The undersea world in the region is spectacular. The warm climate helps everything to grow and reproduce and time and nature have also conspired to create life forms in the Caribbean Sea that are intriguing and stunningly beautiful.

The Caribbean climate also makes it possible to grow unique, nutritious, flavorful fruits and vegetables. The local people use special herbs, spices and cooking techniques to prepare them and endow them with a savoriness that is out of this world. The people of each Caribbean nation use special local seasonings and methods to bring out the taste of the food. You can eat the same dish prepared in different Caribbean nations and it will taste great but different each time. Its part of the magic of the Caribbean. The people are able to add that special touch that makes your taste buds stand up and take notice.

Part of the reason the food and culture of the Caribbean is so different is because it is an amalgamation of cultural elements from a vast number of places. Modern Caribbean culture has elements derived from the Caribs, Arawaks and other aboriginal people. In some parts of the Caribbean these groups are referred to as Amerindians. To this basic element are added aspects of African, European and Asian culture. These blend to create a new and unique culture that reflects the older cultural elements but is different from it.

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Red puffy eyes: Staring at the screen all night for one thing means you are probably not getting enough sleep which will result in puffy bags under the eyes. As well as this, your eyes are likely to be red and sore as whilst gaming. The main reason for this is that your concentration levels are so high that you don’t blink anywhere near as often as your should do. We blink about half as often as we normally do whilst staring at a computer screen meaning our eyes are not getting sufficient oxygen resulting in redness.
Stinging and sore eyes: Your eyes will be like this as a result if insufficient blinking. Blinking brings fresh oxygen rich tears over your eyes and clears away any debris that may have formed on the surface of your eyes.
Headaches: Headaches are a very common complaint of gamers and they are most likely to affect the front and side of your head.
Eye strain: Holding your focus on the computer screen for hours on end requires the muscles in your eyes to be continually in overdrive. These muscles get tired and start aching and hence your get eye strain.

OK so how do I reduce these symptoms?
Read the following tips and try to follow at least a few of them!
• Take a break: I know this may seem impossible at the time but this really is the best thing you can do. It gives all the muscles in your eyes a chance to take a breather!
• Keep the lights on: Playing on the computer with the light off exerts extra strain on the muscles in your eyes.
• Make sure you don’t need glasses: One of the biggest reasons for getting eye strain is the fact that you may need glasses or the glasses you are wearing may not be the correct power. Ensure you have regular eye tests to assess your vision.
• Sit directly in front of the screen: Make sure you don’t sit to the side of the computer screen as it increases the amount of reflections and glare off the screen which can cause headaches.
• Blink regularly: When you are immersed in a computer game you don’t blink anywhere as near as often as you should which is likely to cause your eyes to sting and go red.

I hope you find this advice helpful and you never know following it may actually improve your gaming ability! This guest post was written by Tim an Optometrist from the UK and also a fellow gamer! Other topics he likes to write about include cosmetic surgery and botox prices.