You would be hard pressed to go into any business and not see a computer being used at some point. Many workers are required to stare at a computer for hours a day in order to get the job done. In fact, 9 out of 10 adults spend more than two hours using a digital device. Unfortunately, this can cause computer vision syndrome or CVS. About 65% of Americans report experiencing digital eye strain, causing blurred vision, dry eyes, and even headaches. While you cannot always take a complete break from digital devices, you can reduce the symptoms you experience using these four tips. 

Use the Right Lighting

Not all lighting is helpful when trying to use a computer. The lighting you have in the office can actually do more harm than good when it comes to staring at a computer screen for hours. Instead of the typical overhead fluorescent lighting you find in many office settings, you want to switch to indirect incandescent lighting or table lighting. You also want to remove any exterior light that is coming in. Whether this means closing the blinds or curtains or blacking out the windows to help remove the light, this will help reduce eye strain. 

Change Out Your Monitor

If you have been looking for a reason to upgrade your computer monitor, the health of your eyes may be what you need to make the purchase. The large tube-style monitors can be very hard on the eyes and cause additional strain. Try changing to an LCD screen that has an anti-reflective surface. Additionally, you want to choose a screen that is at least 19 inches diagonally. The larger the screen, the less your eyes are straining to see the various images. You also want to look for a lower dot pitch so that the images come across much sharper. 

Wear Proper Eyewear

If you struggle to see some images on your digital device, you may want to make an appointment with your optometrist. Your eye doctor may suggest you wear contacts, regular glasses, or special computer glasses to help protect your eyes and allow you to see better. Computer glasses are designed to eliminate eye strain and reduce any glare from the screen. Even if you cannot get special computer glasses, you want to make sure you are wearing your regular glasses or contacts that you were prescribed. 

Give Your Eyes a Break

Sitting at a computer for hours isn't going to help your eyes and chances are it will only cause additional strain. Instead of spending so much time in front of your computer, it is important to give your eyes a break. It can be as simple as getting up and stretching or using the bathroom. Taking frequent breaks allows you eyes to refocus and reduces any strain put on them. 

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