I know that for most of us, staring at a computer monitor all day is part of our job. Unless we want to change jobs and most of us do not, then we need a way to protect our eyes from the computer glare. There is a way to do that and just a few more minutes of reading will tell you how.
Your Eyes Need Some Help
How many hours a day do you sit in front of the computer? For some people, it’s their job
and they spend 10 to 12 hours in front of the monitor and its glare. Constantly staring at a brightly lit monitor can permanently damage your eyes.
The position of the monitor screen is important. You should be looking at it straight on with your eyes cast slightly downward. The distance from you should be 1 ½ to 2 feet. Most of us lay our papers on the desk and our eyes go back and forth from the paper to the computer. Ideally, the papers should be even with the screen. There are document holders that either attach to the side of your monitor or are free standing that you can purchase for a modest price.
Tired Eyes – Give Them A Breake
There are many things you can do to alleviate the damage your eyes can sustain if you use a computer for many hours. The most important thing is to take frequent breaks. Get up and do something else for a few minutes every hour or so. The strain on your eyes will be lessened because they will be focused on something else. Also, look away every few minutes to give your eyes a break. If you’re at the office, just take notice of what’s going on around you for a few minutes. Not only will you be helping soothe your eyes, but you won’t miss out on anything either. People get so focused on their work at the computer that they are oblivious to the world around them. Closing your eyes for a minute or two every so often, will refresh tired eyes.
Glasses that are too strong will cause eye strain, and your eyes will have to work even harder. Glare shields are another solution to this dilemma. They hook right onto the front of your screen. They not only cut down the glare from your monitor, but in some cases, also provide privacy from someone else reading what’s on your screen. These are used a lot in medical facilities for patient confidentiality.
Proper Lighting Is Essential For Your Eye Health
A lot of people use laptops now because they are portable. This is not always a good thing because you can’t adjust the lighting. Proper lighting is essential for protecting your eyes. If the light is too bright, you end up squinting, which in itself can lead to headaches, dry eyes and other vision problems. If it is too dark, your eyes will have to work harder, since they will be completely focused on the screen. Try to set your computer up where the light is not too bright or too dark. Adjust the blinds in the office, buy a desk lamp, or move your computer to another location. Also, seniors need more light than younger people, so make sure to have extra lighting if you are over 50 years of age.
Relax The Mucles Arounfd The Eys Regulary
Eye exercises are a great way to strengthen your eyes and cut down on computer use damage. You should do these exercises as diligently as you would do body exercises. Look up for ten seconds without moving your head, then look down for the same amount of time. Do not move your head, just your eyes. Shut your eyes tightly, then open them and look to your right as far as you can, then look to your left as far as you can. Again, do not move your head. Finally, move your eyes to the right and then to the left and then blink to relax the muscles around the eyes. Do these exercises and relaxations once a day to reverse the damage caused by using the computer all day.
Do not let the Great Computer Robbery steal your eyesight! With all of these safeguards in place, it won’t stand a chance.
About Evgania Mehler
Loading ...
Comments