6 Ways to Combat Eye Strain

Ergonomic Principles

There are several ways to combat computer eye strain.

Here are some effective strategies that doctors recommend:

1. Blink often to refresh your eyes. Many people blink less than usual when working at a computer, which can contribute to dry eyes.
2. Take eye breaks. Throughout the day, give your eyes a break by looking away from your monitor.
3. Check the lighting and reduce glare. Bright lighting and too much glare can strain your eyes and make it difficult to see objects on your monitor.
4. Adjust your monitor: Position your monitor so that it’s about an arm’s length away and allows for focusing on the top third of the display.
5. Adjust your screen settings. Adjust the brightness of the display so it’s approximately the same as the brightness of your surrounding workstation.
6. Follow the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This gives your eyes a moment to relax and readjust after focusing intently on a screen.

SOURCES:
Mayo Clinic
Healthline

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