Take Steps To Protect Your Eyes Now
The good thing is that if your screen habits put you at risk for digital eye strain, there are a number of steps you can take to protect your eyes.
Build a workspace that promotes good posture. Center your computer screen at arms-length and slightly below eye level. This helps you keep your back straight, and helps you maintain a proper distance from your screen.
Position your screen to minimize glare. Do not tilt it upward.
Invest in computer eyewear with an anti-reflective lens that can also be combined with a specially formulated coating that blocks and selectively absorbs blue light.
Follow the 20/20/20 rule : Take a 20-second break every 20 minutes, and look at something at least 20 feet away.
Adjust the brightness of your device. Consider changing the background color from bright white to cool gray.
Lessen the amount of overhead light and surrounding light competing with your device’s screen.
Increase text size to make it easier to read.
Don’t forget to blink. Blinking lubricates your eyes so they stay moist and healthy.
If you have children, consider limiting their screen time, and reducing your own screen time to set a healthy example.
