~ Tips To Protect Eyes From Computer Strain ~

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Tips To Protect Eyes From Computer Strain

Have you noticed that an increasing number of people have started wearing spectacles these days? Being hooked on to computers, laptops, mobile phones and tablets comes at a cost. The price of using technology is being extracted from your eyes. It is thus, very important to protect your eyes from the computer screen.

There is a new kind of ailment that affects young people these days. It is called the computer eye strain. If you do not protect your eyes from the computer screen, you will end up suffering from this condition too. The brightness of the screen puts pressure on the eyes. And staring at the screen continuously can also change the shape of the retina. So, you must learn how to protect your eyes from the computer screen.

There are many simple changes you need to make in your computer in order to keep your eyes safe. Computer eye strain can be easily avoided if you put a barrier between your eyes and the screen. You might find the following eye protection tips interesting.

Try these tips to protect your eyes from the computer screen.



Lower The Screen Brightness



As you have to keep looking at the computer screen for the whole day as a part of your job, at least lower the screen brightness. The glare from the screen makes your eyes water.

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Wear Glasses Instead Of Lenses



If you wear contact lenses while working on the computer, it can damage your eyes. Lenses make your eyes dry and do not function as a physical barrier between the screen and your eyes.

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Wear Anti-Glares



 If you have to wear glasses anyway, add an anti-glare layer to them. All eye care providers and spectacle shops have the option of anti-glares these days.

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Blink As Often As You Can



We are so engrossed in our work that we often forget to blink, this makes our eyes to become dry. Make a conscious effort to blink as often as you can so that your eyes stay moist.

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Maintain Distance From The Screen



Always maintain a decent distance from the computer screen while working. That is why, it is often better to use desktops as compared to tablets and laptops.

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Increase The Font Size



When you are trying to read something or write quickly, always use a large font size. This reduces the pressure that is being put on your eyes while using the computer.

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Do Not Squint



 Never squint when you are trying to read something on the screen. Your tablet or phone has the option of 'maximise', so put it to best use. Squinting really damages your eyes.

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Add Screen Optical Guard



 Some people add an optical screen guard over their computer screens to protect their eyes. It may be one of the best ways to reduce the strain on your eyes.

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Roll Your Eyes



Focussing your eyes continuously on the computer screen might make your eyes lazy. So roll your eye over once in a while so that your eyes get some real exercise.

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Zero Power Glasses



Even if you have perfect 6 by 6 vision, it might be worth your money to get yourself some zero power glasses. The glasses help to protect your eyes from the direct glare of the computer screen.