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Here is some tips to avoid computer
vision syndrome.
1. Move your computer monitor away
from the window Extraneous light, or glare, is the greatest source of eyestrain
for computer users. No matter where your computer screen is relative to a
window, adjustable shades, curtains or blinds should be used to effectively
control light throughout the day. Avoid facing an un-shaded window, as the
difference in brightness between the screen and the outdoors may cause eye
stress and discomfort. Consider an anti-glare screen to further reduce
reflections.
2. Adjust your monitor height For
maximum eye comfort, place the center of the screen five to nine inches below
your horizontal line of sight. You should be looking just over the top of the
monitor in your straight-ahead gaze.
3. Check your contacts Studies show
that when looking at a computer or digital screen, people spend more time
concentrating and blink less frequently (up to three times less than normal).
Long periods of non-blinking can cause the surface of your eyes and contact
lenses to dry out, which can lead to discomfort and loss of visual clarity.
Talk to an eye care professional about lenses that provide wearers with
increased moisture all day.
4. Adjust your computer display
Modifying your monitor display settings can help reduce eye strain and fatigue.
Alter the brightness of your display so it is the same as the brightness of
your surrounding workstation. When reading long documents, modify them so they
you are reviewing black print on a white background.
5. Take breaks The eyes are not
meant for seeing at a close distance for hours at a time without a break.
Follow the 20/20/20 rule: Take a 20-second break every 20 minutes. Focus your
eyes on points at least 20 feet from your computer. Keep your eyes moving while
looking at objects at various distances.
6. Adjust your monitor distance If
you can touch the screen when you sit back in your chair, the monitor is too
close. Use the “One Third Rule.” With your monitor on, displaying a typical
document or email you use every day, move back from the screen until it just
starts to become blurred. Measure this distance and divide by three; your
monitor should be placed at that distance.
7. See your eye care professional
For those who work in front of a computer or digital screen all day long,
annual eye exams are a must. If at any time you experience any vision problems
or discomfort, talk to your eye care professional.
8. Use proper lighting indoors Avoid
working under overhead fluorescent lights if possible. Choose floor or desk
lamps instead that provide indirect lighting. Do the mirror test: Take a pocket
mirror and put it on your computer screen. If you see a light bulb or other
bright source of light behind you, you need to reposition your monitor to
reduce the glare.
9. Hold digital devices farther away
There have been several studies that show that people hold digital material
closer than they would if they were looking at printed materials, like a
newspaper. The closer you hold something to your eyes, the more stress you put
on them. Make a conscious effort to hold digital devices like your smart phone,
farther away from your eyes than normal; adjust the settings if needed to
enable larger print.
10. Affix paper documents so they
are in line with your monitor Many people tend to situate their work so that
they are constantly looking off to one side or flat on the table next to the
screen. This requires frequently eye, head and/or torso movement to look back and
forth. Affix a spring-loaded document holder to your monitor, so that the eyes
can focus and converge in their normal plane of motion (i.e. down and in).
Good
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