1) Continuously focusing at near objects (reading and
staring on the screen) causes the eyeballs to adapt by
altering its shape-becoming fatter and more circular
(forgetting far focusing)-a condition referred to as
being short sighted.
This usually comes together with a condition called dry
eyes -eyes failing to produce enough tears leading to
dryness, friction, irritation of the eyes and blurred
In simpler terms continuous and repeated staring
results in the tear ducts sought of losing the frequency
upon which to produce tears resulting in a condition
called dry eyes
Light Condition: Make sure that
light condition of your room or office is good so
that your computer light should suppressed. Use
energy-efficient CFL bulbs (Compact fluorescent
lamp) in your room. Make sure light from your
computer should low from light from fluorescent
Open Space: Your
computer should not place in front of a wall. There
should be open space in front of a computer. Placing
computer behind the wall brings a tension and
pressure to the eyes.
3) Screen Brightness:
Adjust the screen resolution of your computer
according to your eyes comfort.
Take a break: Take
a regular break after working each hour of work.
Working continuously cause your eyes prolonged of
Font size: Adjust
the font size of your computer according to your
ease. Use Ctrl+Up/Down button of your keyboard to
adjust the font size
Schedule you work:
Make a proper schedule of your computer work. Make
sure your work schedule should be combination of
computer and non-computer work. Give a proper break
to your computer work after a regular time interval.
Quit Smoking: Though this tip is
beyond computer usage but it is
very important to follow. According
to research smoking
harms the delicate tissues of the eyes and
increases chances of developing cataracts and AMD.
8) Monitor Position:
You should work one arm away from
your monitor and below eye level.