Eye-soothing tips for computer users
Screens: They’re at work, at home and even in the palm of your hand. But if you stare too long at them, your eyes could pay a price, experts warn.
The average office worker spends 1,700 hours a year in front of a computer screen, according to a recent study. That doesn’t include time spent using smart phones and other digital devices.
Here are tips from the American Academy of Ophthalmology for preventing eye problems:
- Keep the screen at arm’s length, about 25 inches away (eyes have to work harder to see close up) and position the screen so that your gaze is slightly downward.
- Use a matte screen filter to reduce glare that can aggravate your eyes. Be aware that if a screen is much brighter than the surrounding light, your eyes have to work harder to see. Adjust your room lighting and try increasing the contrast on your screen.
- Remember to blink and follow the 20-20-20 rule to relax your eyes. Take a break every 20 minutes by looking at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
- Lubricate your eyes with artificial tears when they feel dry.
Source: HealthDay
