Health: Ten Simple Ways to Beat Computer Eyestrain

Ten Simple Ways to Beat Computer Eyestrain

Written by Tanya Turner

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5. Make page designs "eye friendly"

If you have to do a lot of online research, you probably have seen pages that look like they were designed to inconvenience repparttar reader as much as possible. Don't you love those pages with tiny, white type on a black background?

Most Web browsers let you change repparttar 138074 font size of a page; in Internet Explorer it is done by opening repparttar 138075 View menu, and then choosing Text Size. And here is a trick for dealing with pages with dark or busy backgrounds: drag your mouse across repparttar 138076 text to select it - it inverts repparttar 138077 colors, and you will see dark text on a light background, just as nature intended.

6. Whenever possible print pages for reading; don't read from screen

Reading printed material is much less stressful, for your eyes, than reading from repparttar 138079 screen. And you will be more productive too - it is a proven fact that people read printed text 25% faster than they read text from repparttar 138080 computer screen.

7. Adjust light

When working at repparttar 138082 computer you don't need a very bright light. Direct sunlight and lighting in most offices are way to bright. Put repparttar 138083 blinds down on a sunny day. It is best to turn your monitor so repparttar 138084 window is on its side, not in front or behind it. Soft light of a desk lamp from repparttar 138085 side is also an option. If repparttar 138086 light in repparttar 138087 office is too bright, you can wear tinted computer glasses.

8. Adjust brightness of your monitor

The color white, on your computer screen, shouldn't shine like a light source. You can adjust repparttar 138089 brightness of your monitor to a little bit below default. However, remember to keep repparttar 138090 contrast high, otherwise it will be even more difficult for your eyes to stay focused.

9. Get your eye examined every 12 months

If you need vision correction it is important that your eyeglasses or contact lenses fit your needs. Wearing corrective eyewear that isn't up-to-date increases repparttar 138091 stress on your eyes.

10. Ask your eye doctor about special computer glasses

These are usually multifocal glasses that help you to focus better on computer text. They can also be tinted, which helps if repparttar 138092 lights in your office are too bright.

Follow these simple rules and you will notice that, by repparttar 138093 end of repparttar 138094 day, you won't feel so exhausted and your eyes won't hurt nearly as much, if at all.

Tanya Turner is a contact lens expert and a founder of www.1-contact-lenses-consumer-guide.com/, where you can find unbiased information about eye health and all types of contact lenses with reviews and pictures

Contact Lenses and Healthy Eyes - 12 Rules Every Contact Lens Wearer Should Follow

Written by Tanya Turner

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If you wear make-up, apply your eye make-up after putting your lenses in, and try to use water-based mascara. Lenses are very sensitive to deodorants and hair sprays, so either spray before you put repparttar

lenses in, or close your eyes very tightly while spraying.

Don't forget to replace your contact lenses on schedule. Daily disposables - every morning, 2-week replacements - every fortnight and so on. A couple of days delay wouldn't make any difference, but wearing 2-week replacements for a month is definitely not healthy for your eyes. See more information about disposable contacts.

Avoid smoky or dusty rooms; soft contact lenses collect every tiny particle and your eyes will feel uncomfortable.

If your eyes feel uncomfortable or irritated, take repparttar 138073

lens out. It is possible that something is stuck under it or repparttar 138074

lens is torn. If your lens isn't damaged, wash your eye and repparttar 138075

lens, and put it back. If repparttar 138076

unpleasant sensation doesn't go away, take repparttar 138077

lenses out and don't wear them until you can see your optometrist. Damaged lenses should be thrown away, no matter how expensive they are. A torn lens can do serious harm to your eye.

Don't sleep in your contacts. Lenses designed as day wear block oxygen flow to your eyes and repparttar 138078

eyelid puts extra pressure on repparttar 138079

lens, so your eyes would feel terrible after you wake up. The only exception is extended wear lenses, like Focus Night and Day or Acuvue; they are designed for continuous wear and sleep.

If you routinely follow these rules, your contact lenses should never give you any problems and, most of repparttar 138080 time, you should feel like you don't wear any corrective lenses at all.

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