Is Your PC Making Your Eyes Blurry?

More and more jobs require the use of computers. With the information age being available on the computer, more and more people are spending endless hours in front of the screen. After a long day in front of the computer, it is common to start feeling tired, irritable, or pain in the eyes or head. Staring at computers and forgetting to relax and give the eyes a break can cause permanent damage and eye problems.

No one is expected to live a life without computers; we all need
them and are use to them being a part of our daily lives. However,
it is important to listen to our bodies and relax or take a break
when necessary.

Listen to your body; it knows better than you do when it's time for
a break. Do not work until your eyes burn; you missed all the
previous signs. Take short breaks every hour of work. This means
get at least once every hour and walk around. However, taking
breaks isn't enough. Look away from the screen every 15-20 minutes
for a minute or two. Look at things close and far away to allow the
eyes to adjust and move around. The goal is to avoid the strain in
the first place.

Blink as often as you can to keep the eyes lubricated. Take a few
minutes to roll the eyeballs around; you can do this with your eyes
open or closed to avoid looking silly. Open and close your eyes
often to give them a short break. Yawn if you have too. Yawning
stretches out the jaw muscles and keeps them from becoming tense
causing headaches and eyes strain.

Move around as much as possible. You should always be in a
comfortable position so adjust your body or chair as often as
needed. Move the keyboard or monitor so you aren't stretching your
neck or looking at things at a strange angle. Try to avoid glare on
the monitor, move it around as the sun moves or get a screen
protector.

Keep the work area bright and well lit. Bright lights lighten up
the mood and keep you feeling positive. Dim lights only bring down
your mood and cause you to feel sluggish. Making minor changes in
the work space and taking breaks often can keep long hours in front
of the computer from permanently damaging the eyes.

Would you like to be able to toss out your reading glasses
and use a computer without them?