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03-05-2008, 01:45 PM
Self Eye Care
There are many things you can do for yourself to reduce the eyestrain you feel while working at
the computer.
1. Are the monitor settings comfortable?
Too much brightness or glare is not recommended. Adjust them accordingly. Some times even
if the settings are perfect, the VGA card can cause the screen settings to appear bit out of normal.
2. Reading should be easy when working on the computer.
Smaller size font settings means, your eyes have to concentrate hard to read it. Notice what happens
when this is the case, and change the font to a larger size so that you can cut down unnecessary
straining of the eye.
3. Notice your posture:
Many people sit on all sorts of postures when working on the computer. Spine should be straight
most of the time, because sitting in a "slouched" position can drain energy and can make one easily
fatigued. When u start to feel uncomfortable, trying keeping both feet completely touching the ground
- this will help you breathe more relaxed and will supply the brain with adequate oxygen.
4. Notice your breathing pattern:
Concentrating too much on the screen can cause your breathing to be too short and this will starve
the brain cells of the much needed oxygen. Most computer users unknowingly put extra effort to
compensate the visual defects and most tend to concentrate on their eyes on the screen to attend
the task on hand.
Just imagine, trying to get the max of out of an engine when fuel levels are running
very low. Not advisable at all.
The key here is awareness, of sitting posture and breathing patterns – and both should be comfortable.
If you become more aware of your breathing patterns, you can easily and immediately change it into a suitable
one and benefit accordingly. And this will help combat CVC difficulties. Long breaths especially are highly
recommended and very useful when needed. Oxygen is the key energy supplier to the cells.
There are many things you can do for yourself to reduce the eyestrain you feel while working at
the computer.
1. Are the monitor settings comfortable?
Too much brightness or glare is not recommended. Adjust them accordingly. Some times even
if the settings are perfect, the VGA card can cause the screen settings to appear bit out of normal.
2. Reading should be easy when working on the computer.
Smaller size font settings means, your eyes have to concentrate hard to read it. Notice what happens
when this is the case, and change the font to a larger size so that you can cut down unnecessary
straining of the eye.
3. Notice your posture:
Many people sit on all sorts of postures when working on the computer. Spine should be straight
most of the time, because sitting in a "slouched" position can drain energy and can make one easily
fatigued. When u start to feel uncomfortable, trying keeping both feet completely touching the ground
- this will help you breathe more relaxed and will supply the brain with adequate oxygen.
4. Notice your breathing pattern:
Concentrating too much on the screen can cause your breathing to be too short and this will starve
the brain cells of the much needed oxygen. Most computer users unknowingly put extra effort to
compensate the visual defects and most tend to concentrate on their eyes on the screen to attend
the task on hand.
Just imagine, trying to get the max of out of an engine when fuel levels are running
very low. Not advisable at all.
The key here is awareness, of sitting posture and breathing patterns – and both should be comfortable.
If you become more aware of your breathing patterns, you can easily and immediately change it into a suitable
one and benefit accordingly. And this will help combat CVC difficulties. Long breaths especially are highly
recommended and very useful when needed. Oxygen is the key energy supplier to the cells.