Computer Vision Syndrome

Does your job require hours of hard work at the computer? Do you like to spend your free time surfing the internet? If so, you may be feeling the effects of spending so much time in front of a computer: tired eyes, dry eyes, headaches and neck pain.

Below are some simple steps you can take to help minimize the impact of Computer Vision Syndrome:

Keep blinking: It washes your eyes in naturally therapeutic tears. If your eyes still feel dry and gritty, using artificial tears may help.

Remember 20-20-20: Every 20 minutes, spend 20 seconds looking at something 20 feet away, minimum.

Get the right light: Good lighting isn’t just flattering – it’s healthy for your eyes. So, keep bright lighting overhead to a minimum. Keep your desk lamp shining on your desk, not you. Try to keep window light off to the side, rather than in front or behind you. Use blinds and get a glare screen. Position the computer screen to reduce reflections from windows or overhead lights.

Monitor your monitor: Keep it at least 20 inches from your eyes. Center should be about 4 to 6 inches below your eyes. Also, make sure it’s big enough and with just the right brightness and contrast. Adjust the screen so you look at it slightly downward and are about 24 to 28 inches away. Adjust the screen settings to where they are comfortable — contract polarity, resolution, flicker, etc.

Wear those computer specs: Your doctor can prescribe a pair of glasses just for seeing the computer screen well. If necessary, wear the appropriate corrective lenses while at the computer.

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