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Helpful Tips on Eye Care
With so many of us spending lots of time
in front of the computer every day it
comes to no surprise that research is
showing a rise in visual problems. What
can one do? First, it’s important to find
out how you can protect your eyes
through eye health exams and by
making a few minor changes in your
computer viewing habits.
Here are some helpful Eye Care Tips -
Positioning is everything
Correct positioning of your computer,
keyboard and typing copy is essential.
Your screen should be positioned about
an arm’s length from your eyes and 20
degrees below eye level. Consider foot
and wrist rests for added comfort.
Lighting can make all the difference
Room lighting should be diffuse, not
direct, to reduce glare and reflections
from your screen. Look into an internal or
external glare screen and be sure to set
your color, contrast and brightness levels
to suit you.
A little extra help for your glasses
Anti-reflective coatings on the lenses of
your glasses can be applied by your
optometrist to reduce discomfort and to
ease reduced vision from bright and/or
flickering light sources such as VDTs and
fluorescent lights. And don’t forget, your
doctor of optometry can talk to you
about eyeglasses designed specifically
for people who use computers a lot.
With so many of us spending lots of time
in front of the computer every day it
comes to no surprise that research is
showing a rise in visual problems. What
can one do? First, it’s important to find
out how you can protect your eyes
through eye health exams and by
making a few minor changes in your
computer viewing habits.
Here are some helpful Eye Care Tips -
Positioning is everything
Correct positioning of your computer,
keyboard and typing copy is essential.
Your screen should be positioned about
an arm’s length from your eyes and 20
degrees below eye level. Consider foot
and wrist rests for added comfort.
Lighting can make all the difference
Room lighting should be diffuse, not
direct, to reduce glare and reflections
from your screen. Look into an internal or
external glare screen and be sure to set
your color, contrast and brightness levels
to suit you.
A little extra help for your glasses
Anti-reflective coatings on the lenses of
your glasses can be applied by your
optometrist to reduce discomfort and to
ease reduced vision from bright and/or
flickering light sources such as VDTs and
fluorescent lights. And don’t forget, your
doctor of optometry can talk to you
about eyeglasses designed specifically
for people who use computers a lot.