by Administrator
12. April 2011 07:23
Passing long hours in front of TV or computers has become a major part of people's life these days. Particularly if you are a computer professional, there is normally no escape from this. This results in large numbers of eyes and vision related troubles in future. Below are a few beneficial eye care tips for computer users:
- Do not sit too close to the screen of your computer. Your computer display requires being at least 20 to 28 inches away from your eyes.
- After every 15 to 20 minutes of work, look at some far-off object and blink your eyes several times. This will improve your focus once you get back to the work.
- Blink often. People don't blink that much while working on the computer. This may result in dry eyes. Make an Effort to blink at least 12 to 15 times every minute.
- Do not forget to exercise your eyes at frequent intervals. Eye exercise help largely in giving you relief from the eye strain.
- Rub your palms against each other till they get warm. Then, cover your eyes with your warm palms for about 2 minutes. This will relax your eyes and render a soothing effect.
- Spattering water on you face during interval can help you in remaining refreshed. This likewise assists in rendering a cooling effect to your eyes.
- A few minutes of walk during your lunch break will freshen up your mind and body. It is also beneficial for your eyes as walking increments blood supply to the eyes.
- Be sure that the room in which the computer is placed has proper lighting, particularly when you are working.
- If you have got a desk lamp, place the lamp to shed light on the desk and not on you or the computer display. This would also facilitate in cutting down reflections that can otherwise impact the eyes.
- Set an anti glare screen onto your monitor or make use of anti glare glasses while dealing with computer work. Also place the monitor and lights in such a way that the blaze from the screen is minimal.
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