How To Protect Your Eyes From Eye Strain

Tips:

1. Position your work area with your eyes in mind, particularly if your eye strain is caused from too much computer work. To reduce glare, be sure that neither you nor your computer monitor faces a window. Your monitor should be eye level, 18 to 28 inches away from your eyes.
2. Use incandescent lighting and avoid high-intensity lamps, which cast shadows and create glare. Place a dim light on either side of your work station to create equal brightness without dark, shadowed areas.
3. Ajust your monitor settings for optimal visibility. Use the brightness and contrast controls, as well as color settings if your monitor has them, to arrive a configuration that causes the least amount of strain. Enlarge the images and fonts you look at, as well
4. Give your eyes a one minute break every 20 minutes--this may be enough to avoid the fatigue that leads to strain. Change your area of focus by looking across the room or out the window at an object that is at least 20 feet away. Focus on the distant object for 1 minute and then briefly close your eyes before resuming work.
5. Rub your hands together to create friction and warmth, then gently cup your palms over your closed eyes and rest them. Commonly known as "cupping," this practice can be very soothing.