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in most offices. Blink more often: This is
important when working on a computer as
Eliminate exterior light by closing drapes, it moistens your eyes to prevent dryness
shades or blinds. Reduce interior lighting and irritation.
by using fewer light bulbs or fluorescent
tubes, or use lower intensity bulbs and Take frequent breaks.
tubes.
Exercise your eyes the 20:20:20
Minimize glare: Consider installing an
rule: To reduce your risk of tiring your
anti-glare screen on your monitor, eyes by constantly focusing on your
reflection on computer screens can also screen, look away from your computer at
cause eye strain. If you wear glasses, buy least every 20 minutes and gaze at a
lenses with anti-reflective coating and distant object (at least 20 feet away) for at
blue light filter. Some users, even without least 20 seconds.
power, prefer to wear zero-powered
ozone coated lenses for protection from
digital eye strain.
Upgrade your display: Opt for an
LCD (liquid crystal display) as it is easier
on the eyes and usually has an anti-
reflective surface.
Adjust your computer display
settings: Keep brightness, text size,
contrast and color temperature in sync.
Modify your workstation: Adjust
your workstation and chair to a height that
your computer screen is 20-24 inches
away from your eyes and below or at eye
level but never above eye level.
Lastly, for our overall well-being and
optimal vision care, a proper balanced is
important. It would be ideal for people
who spend over two hours in a day, in
front of computers, mobile phones and
other gadgets to undergo regular eye
check-ups.
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