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How To Protect Your Eyes From Computer

Have you heard of computer vision syndrome? Well, today most of us work on computers. This involves watching the monitor for the whole day. Is it healthy for your eyes?

Computer Vision Syndrome - Symptoms And Cure

Well, your eyes get strained when you keep looking at the monitor for 8 long hours a day. How to prevent eye strain from computer? Well, there are some simple steps about which we shall discuss in this post.

Protecting your eyes from the radiation is more important as your eyes may get dry and strained. Gradually, certain vision related disorders may also occur.

5 Strange Computer Related Disorders

Your productivity may also get reduced drastically if you ignore this problem. Some people even suffer red eyes after working for too long with intense focus.

Lighting Conditions

Lighting Conditions

Check the light conditions in your workspace. Excessively bright light or dim light may strain your eyes. Get expert advice in the ideal conditions of interior lighting so that your eyes can work without strain.

Calibrate Your Display Settings

Calibrate Your Display Settings

Adjust the brightness and contrast settings of your monitor according to the comfort levels of your eyes.

Blink

Blink

Eye experts say that blinking helps your eyes prevent irritation. Ensure that you blink often to avoid dryness.

Divert Your Eyes Often

Divert Your Eyes Often

Computer radiation can damage your eyes. Instead of constantly looking at your monitor it is good to look around once in every 15 minutes.

Glare

Glare

Even glare is one factor that has to be reduced. Getting an anti-glare panel installed on the monitor may help you protect your eyes. You can also use glasses that protect your eyes from the glare.

Take Frequent Breaks

Take Frequent Breaks

Frequent breaks help your eyes relax after they are strained. Never work for long hours in a single stretch.

Regular Check-ups

Regular Check-ups

Regular check ups will help you a lot in preventing certain vision issues that are a result of computer radiation.

Buy A New Monitor

Buy A New Monitor

If your monitor is too old, get a new one which is easier on your eyes.

Story first published: Friday, July 17, 2015, 20:22 [IST]
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