Anyone who works on a computer all day can become susceptible to eye strain, and maybe more serious eye problems.
It’s important that we all take care of our eyes and keep them healthy.
This article from Ergonomics Now talks about the causes of computer related eye strain, and provides some practical tips on what we can do to prevent it.
What are your tips for taking care of your eyes in the workplace?
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Hi Ryan !
How’s it going? You know that I was actually thinking about that the other day – my eye sight has deteriorated considerably since being in font of the computer all day as opposed to in front of a training room!
My tip – look out the window – we have great views from our floor so i make a point of turning around and taking it all in regularly :)
Cheers,
Deb
Sounds goofy, but sometimes I focus on things with bright colors, like photographs of flowers, letting my eyes register something other than white background and type.
Good suggestions, Deb and Michelle. I also make a point of going outside at lunch time, even if only to walk around the block. It’s too easy to eat at your desk and spend your “free time” surfing the web.
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