Healthy eyes in front of computer

All around the world are so many people that work in office. They spend 8 or more hours in front of a computer screen. According to eye-health experts, that stationary screen, passing time can likely harm and weaken our eyes.

Symptoms of overtired eyes are: itchy or dry eyes, blurry vision, redness, and headache. Also you risk to be affected by CVS syndrome (computer vision syndrome) which is a significant eye strain.

But what to do if you have no other choice, you have to stay in front of the computer for a long time?

1. Adjust monitor screen

Fix the resolution to not force the eyes to read something. Also pay attention to contrast and brightness. Turn the brightness down as far as you can. Make sure that the monitor stays 1 or 2 inch below the level of your eyes.

2. Take breaks

It’s important to take short breaks every 15 minutes, even your eyes don’t feel tired at all. Help your eyes muscles relax for 10 seconds by focusing on something else. The perfect choice is to do short breaks and often instead of longer breaks and rarely.

3. Blink

Yes, blink, because it is proven that in front of the computer, people blink less than normally. As a result you have dryness, redness and irritation. Blinking helps to keep your eyeballs well lubricated.