Computer eyestrain is the number one office-related health complaint. The good news is there are simple things you can do to help. Take a look at our tips.
- Blink more often it re-wets your eyes to avoid dryness and irritation. When working at a computer, people blink about five times less than they do normally.
- Position any reference material the same distance from your eyes as your computer, so you don't need to re-adjust your focus.
- Get anti-reflective coating on your glasses to prevent glare and lens reflections.
- Make sure light sources are not in your direct line of sight or reflecting off your computer screens.
- Take a 15 second break every 15 minutes and focusing on an object in the distance.
- Check your eyes are working at their best we can give you an eye test to rule out any serious reasons for eye strain.
Information produced with permission from American Optometric Association. This information is for general education only and may not be suitable for everyone. It is not intended to be optometric advice and if any of the issues raised effect you, we recommend you seek specific advice from your eye care practitioner.
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