Computer Eyestrain

Posted on April 12, 2008 in Latest News

If you are one of those who use the computer for more than 4 hours a day, you will sooner or later develop certain symptoms that would indicate that your eyes are strained with the usage of computer.
The common symptoms are –

• Eye fatigue
• Dry or irritated eyes
• Sensitivity to lighting
• After images when you look away from the screen
• Blurred vision
• Double vision
• Neck stiffness
• Headache
• Muscle spasms

Sometimes the eyestrain is caused by certain environmental factors that will intensify one or more symptoms. Such as –

• Bright lights within the periphery of your field of vision
• Reflection of light on your computer screen
• Awkward position of sitting

Tips to ease Eyestrain

• Sit at least 18-28 inches away from the screen
• Blink often
• Frequently close your eyes, then look far into the distance
• Keep your screen dust-free to minimize visual interference
• Improve the lighting around your monitor
• Don’t focus on a single object for a prolonged period of time
• Tilt the monitor slightly below eye level

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