- Avoid “turtling” – sitting with your back rounded, chin jutting forward and head tilted back – to get closer to your screen. If you can’t see your screen clearly with good posture, visit an optometrist.
- Don’t wear glasses with an old prescription. For maximum comfort, ask your optometrist about custom computer eyeglasses.
- Eye strain can be caused by excessive lighting. Overhead lighting should be no brighter than your screen.
- Old monitors and low-resolution screens are hard on the eyes. Upgrade to a high resolution flat panel display for less eye fatigue.
- Sitting too close to the screen can cause eye fatique and blurred vision.
- Having your mouse too far away will make you lean closer to your screen, increasing focusing strain.
- Are you sitting in a bad chair? Your back should be supported so you can sit upright and at a comfortable viewing distance from your screen.
Other quick tips:
Get an eye exam: Your optometrist can identify vision problems and prescribe special computer glasses for greater viewing comfort.
Avoid “computer stare”: It’s easy to forget to blink when looking at a computer screen. Remember to blink often and fully to keep your eyes moist and comfortable.
Take a break: Keep your eyes at least 40 cm from your screen and take a 20-second break every 20 minutes to look at something at least 6 meters away.