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Taking care of your vis
ion
Long viewi
ng hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive
room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast
displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on
how to reduce eyestrain.
Eyes
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Rest your ey
es frequently.
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Give your eyes regular breaks b
y looking away from the monitor and
focusing on a distant point.
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Blink frequently t
o keep your eyes from drying out.
Display
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Keep your displ
ay clean.
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Keep your head
at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your
eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display.
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Adjust the di
splay brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for
enhanced text readability and graphics clarity.
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Eliminate gla
re and reflections by:
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placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or
any light source
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minimizing roo
m light by using drapes, shades or blinds
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using a task light
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changing the display
's viewing angle
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using a glare-redu
ction filter
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using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the
display's top front edge
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Avoid adjus
ting your display to an awkward viewing angle.
•
Avoid look
ing at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended
periods of time.
Developing good work habits
Develop the following
work habits to make your computer use more relaxing
and productive:
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Take short breaks regularly and often.
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Perform some stretching exercises.
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Breathe fresh air as often as
possible.
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Exercise regul
arly and maintain a healthy body.
