We often need to use the computer all day just to be able to perform our work duties. In office settings, we sit in front of screens for eight hours a day or more. This can lead to eye strains, headaches, and long-length health issues if left unchecked. If you are already feeling some of these symptoms, then you have to realize that you need to make some changes to prevent them from getting worse. The following are a few simple tips that you may want to consider:
Blue Light Blocking Glasses
The first is to wear blue light blocking glasses. The main reason that looking at screens makes us feel bad is that they emit light in the color spectrum that tends to tire our eyes out. We weren’t meant to stare at this type of a light source for extended periods but we have to because of work. Get yourself these specialized glasses to block the offending part of the spectrum. You will be able to work for much longer periods without feeling the strain. You will also be protecting your eyes from damage.
Frequent Eye Breaks
It’s okay to take a break. You may think that you have to work continuously because of the mountain of work that you have to finish but this can actually be counterproductive. You will eventually stress yourself out and make your eyes so tired that you won’t be able to look at the screen even though you want to. By taking frequent eye breaks, you can pace yourself so that you can last longer than usual. This means getting up from your desk and looking at a far object such as a tree or closing your eyes for some rest. Just a minute or so every half an hour will do.
Settings Adjustment
Check your device settings as they might not be optimized to provide you with the best possible computing experience. For example, the brightness of the monitor may be set to the highest level. This means that the light being projected from the back of the screen to your eyes is incredibly powerful. Reduce this to the lowest that you can tolerate. While you’re at it, adjust the height of the monitor so that you can look directly without straining your neck. Tinker with the monitor settings to lower the blue light value. Install a blue light software filter to further decrease the amount or automate adjustment based on time. Make sure that you always work in a well-lit room. If you are still using a CRT monitor, consider upgrading to an LED model with built-in blue light filters.
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