Let’s take a closer look.
The causes of eyestrain vary for everybody, and can change over time.
Let’s look at how to address all three to avoid eyestrain.
But simply modifying a few of your work habits can go a long way to alleviating eyestrain.
When working in text editors or viewing online materials, use the keyboard shortcut to magnify text as needed.
Always magnify to a size that feels comfortable.
And while you’re at it, check that your screen resolution is set high.
Then read it at your own pace and in the right lighting.
you oughta take breaks to recharge, and so do your eyes.
Re-position your monitor:When you stare at your box monitor, you naturally blink less often.
So your eyes don’t get naturally lubricated as often.
This leads to eye dryness and redness.
To reduce this effect, position your monitor slightly below eye-level.
Walks are good because you also get some exercise and fresh air.
Rub your temples to release any head tension.
Too much lighting overexposes and irritates the eye.
Too little lighting causes the eye to strain so you can see.
There are several ways to adjust the lighting in your environment to find what works best for you.
You’d be surprised how bright and contrasted the default configs are.
confirm that your desktop and color scheme aren’t agitating your eyes, either.
Opt for neutral and darker-colored tones with minimal contrast until you find the right color balance.
Additionally, pay attention to the brightness and contrast levels of different web pages and documents.
If the room is too dark, that can affect the overall brightness of the monitor.
If the room is too bright, it can create a glare on your monitor.
Avoid glare that goes directly into your eyes.
This often shows up when you’re facing an uncovered window.
Avoid glare come from a light source directly behind you.
Consider using an anti-glare screen if necessary.
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This helps them endure longer periods in front of the monitor.
Wear sunglasses outdoors (or even indoors if necessary).
ensure that the lenses have UV protection.
If they don’t, they’ll have the opposite effect and just tire out your eyes.
Polarized lenses (that also have UV protection) are ideal because they minimize glare.
In Windows 10, the feature is known as “Night Light.”
InMacOSandiOS, it’s “Night Shift.”
On Android, the feature is “Night Mode.”
For Samsung phones, it’s called the “Blue Light Filter.”
