Worried about computer eye strain? Do not fret, just follow the simple eye care tips for computer users listed below, and keep all such worries at bay.
First Lessons in Setting up a Personal Desktop
- The ideal recommended distance between the computer and yourself is 20-24 inches. And that of the viewing angle of the screen is 10—20 degrees from middle to top. In simple terms keep your computer at an arm’s length.
- A good monitor with high resolution (higher number of pixels), high refresh rates (of at least 70hz)is recommended. Do not forget to use a anti-glare screen to reduce illumination.
- The illumination of your room should not be more than 3 times that of the screen. Also adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen accordingly.
- Desk lamps should be preferred to overhead lights.
- If you are working in a limited space such as a cubicle, try giving the surroundings an expansive feel.
Setting up Your Laptop:
We are all aware of the convenience of laptops over desktops. But it comes with it’s unique eye strain problem. A special set of preventive measures have been included below to cater to the increasing breed of laptop and note book users.
Laptop stationed on a desk The best suggestion that i could give you would be get yourself external keyboard and mouse for your laptop. It goes a long way in easing the strain on your eyes and also rest of your body. This will also enable your eyes to be at the screen level.
Laptop stationed on your lap keep the screen at such an angle where it minimizes glare and also the effort of bending your neck.
Tips to Control Computer Eye Strain:
- While working on a computer, make it a point to rest your eyes every 20 minutes for 2-3 minutes.
- Every once in while look at something atleast 20 feet away.
- Blink regularly in order to maintain the moisture level in your eyes.
- Keep your posture upright and avoid sitting at the computer for longer than 2hours at a stretch.
- Keep your screen dust-free.
- Use bigger font sizes for viewing documents and while browsing the web.
- Do not work in a dark room. The room should also be sufficiently humid to prevent drying up of the eyes.
- After your day’s work do not forget to exercise and massage your eyes, gently.
