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Positioning is everything
Correct positioning of your computer, keyboard and
typing copy is essential. Your screen should be
positioned about an arms length from your eyes and 20
degrees below eye level. Consider foot and wrist rests
for added comfort.
Lighting can make all the difference
Room lighting should be diffuse, not direct, to reduce
glare and reflections from your screen. Look into an
internal or external glare screen and be sure to set
your colour, contrast and brightness levels to suit you.
A little extra help for your glasses
Anti-reflective coatings on the lenses of your glasses
can be applied by your optometrist to reduce discomfort
and to ease reduced vision from bright and/or flickering
light sources such as VDTs and fluorescent lights. And
dont forget, your doctor of optometry can talk to you
about eyeglasses designed specifically for people who
use computers a lot.
Take time out, our 20-20-20 rule
Taking a break from your work isnt just a nice idea,
its essential to the health and comfort of your eyes.
Optometrists recommend the 20-20-20 rule
every 20
minutes take a 20 second break and focus your eyes on
something at least 20 feet away (the coffee machine
possibly!). This will give your eyes a much-needed break
and reduce some of the symptoms mentioned earlier.
Its all in the blinking
Did you know that on average we blink 12 times per
minute? But wait, did you know that when were on the
computer we only blink 5 times per minute? That can add
up to dry eyes. Relieve the discomfort by using
artificial tear drops or gels and remember to blink!
Work or play, when it comes to computers think
eye health!
Remember, whether youre watching television, working at
a computer or playing at one, your eyes need you to take
care of them. Visit an optometrist and keep your surfing
time, or your working time, comfortable. Talk to an
optometrist today, your eyes will thank you.
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Your Optometrist is your first line of
defense in comfortable computing
The first thing you need to do to
ensure comfortable and efficient computer use is to
visit your optometrist for a thorough and painless eye
health exam.
Your doctor of optometry needs to
know:
how many hours a day you use a computer or VDT
the distance from your eyes to your screen
the overall set up of your workstation and your main
work tasks
the type and location of lighting in your computer
area
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