Take Care of Your Eyes - Ease the Strain

As you age, you lose the power to focus your eyes, a problem commonly known as eyestrain. It is a gradual process that happens to everyone. And most people who spend long hours in front of computer are not immune.

The researchers found a significant link between eyesight troubles and heavy computer use among five per cent of 10,000 middle-aged workers. To minimize the computer eye strain, below are some of recommendations:

• Position your screen about 30 – 40 cm from your eyes.

• Have enough soft light coming from a source behind or beside your shoulder.

• Close your eyes for a few minutes to refocus them and help them relax.

• After about 45 – 60 minutes in front of the computer, you should take a rest for a few minutes and refocus your eyes on distant objects.

• Take time to stand up and stretch or, if possible, alternate computer activities with other tasks.