How Do You Avoid Eyestrain While Working At A Computer?
By the year 2000, nearly 75% of all U.S. workers will be sitting in front of a computer screen several hours a day. Computer eyestrain is as debilitating to workers and companies as carpel-tunnel syndrome and other repetitive stress injuries are. If you work at a computer for more then three hours a day you are likely to have symptoms of eye strain. Here are a quick tips to save your eyes. Position screen so light doesn’t bounce off and create a glare. You can also put an antiglare shield on the screen. Turn up the contrast to minimize strain on your eyes. Light your work area well. Use full spectrum bulbs. They duplicate natural sunlight and are easier on the eyes. Keep brightest lights over to the side if possible. Turn off overhead lighting. Close blinds so that sunlight doesn’t glare on your screen. Don’t forget to blink. Blinking keeps eyes moistened. Position your monitor 18 to 30 inches from your eyes. Keep screen clean and properly focused. Take frequent “eye breaks”. Take a 20
