Fixing Eyestrain

Eyestrain, often caused by long hours staring at a computer monitor, can lead to headaches, double vision, burning and tightness in the eyes, and other symptoms, depending on the person.  How do you avoid eyestrain, you ask?  An article called "Eyestrain Basics" from Office Ergo offers some good information.  They cover glare, contrast from light and dark, problems caused by "distance viewing" (when the screen is too close or too far from the eyes), and monitor height.  If you're having trouble with your eyes (or are getting suspicious headaches), the article is worth a read:

Eyestrain Basics

Comments

[Dee Stewart]

Thanks for the link. I am a writer and book reviewer, so I'm on my computer most of the day. And lately I've been thinking about hanging it up. My eyes are getting red too quick. I hope this helps.

[Rob]

I would like to know if we could exchange links?
My site is http://mybackpain1.blogspot.com/

Just e-mail me if you would like to.
Thanks Rob

[Nishanth]

Eyestrain is the most common that most computer users all over the world experience. A number of symptoms associated with Ergonomic problems of eyestrain have been experienced and proved worldwide. Let’s have a look at some of the symptoms related to vision here.

1) Visual fatigue

2) Blurred or double vision

3) Burning and watering eyes

4) Headaches and frequent changes in prescription glasses.

For more information about journal u can found at http://www.safecomputingtips.com/ergonomic-problems-eye.html