Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Computer Eye Strain - Your Eyes Are At Risk!

By Evgania Mehler

I know that for most of us, staring at a computer monitor all day is part of our job. Unless we want to change jobs and most of us do not, then we need a way to protect our eyes from the computer glare. There is a way to protect your eyes from computer eye strain and just a few more minutes of reading will tell you how.

The computer is a vision robber. For those people who have to sit in front of one every day at their jobs, it can really damage the eyes. There is a way to protect your vision from the glare of the computer screen. Just keep reading to find out how.

The position of the monitor screen is important. You should be looking at it straight on with your eyes cast slightly downward. The distance from you should be 1.5 to 2 feet.

If you lay your work beside the computer on the desk, you probably need a document holder. Having your eyes go back and forth between the paperwork and the screen puts a strain on your poor eyes. There are free standing document holders or the ones that attach to either side of the monitor that can be purchased for a modest price.

The damage to your eyes by using the computer too much can be lessened. Stare at something else for a few minutes every so often. Get up and take a break at least for a little while every hour or so to release the computer eye strain. Focusing your eyes on something else, even for short breaks helps keep the computer damage to your eyes to a minimum.

If you're at the office, just take notice of what's going on around you for a few minutes. Not only will you be helping soothe your eyes, but you won't miss out on anything either. People get so focused on their work at the computer that they are oblivious to the world around them. Closing your eyes for a minute or two every so often, will refresh tired eyes.

Read this article to find out more about releasing computer eye strain naturally. - 14130

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