Thursday, Jul 1, 2010Helpful Tips for Computer Eye Strain

Computer eye strain is almost a fact of life in our society today. How many of us spend hours staring at the screen? Dry eye problems can become more than just a nuisance.

We all spend a lot of time in front of our computer monitors squinting.  When we squint, we don’t blink normally, so our eyes don’t get the right amount of moisture they need.  Here are ways you can alleviate the dry eye problems associated with staring at your monitor all day:

• Adjust your monitor so that your eyes look down at it and there is no glare.
• Look away into the distance every 15 minutes to sharpen your ability to read.
• Get up and walk away from your monitor occasionally.
• Blink consciously to keep your eyes moistened.

Just being aware of the time and taking short breaks can do a lot to alleviate computer eye strain.