No one is expected to live a life without computers; we all
need them and are use to them being a part of our daily lives. However, it is
important to listen to our bodies and relax or take a break when necessary.
Listen to your body; it knows better than you do when it’s
time for a break. Do not work until your eyes burn; you missed all the previous
signs. Take short breaks every hour of work. This means get at least once every
hour and walk around. However, taking breaks isn’t enough. Look away from the
screen every 15-20 minutes for a minute or two. Look at things close and far
away to allow the eyes to adjust and move around. The goal is to avoid the
strain in the first place.
Blink as often as you can to keep the eyes lubricated. Take
a few minutes to roll the eyeballs around; you can do this with your eyes open
or closed to avoid looking silly. Open and close your eyes often to give them a
short break. Yawn if you have too. Yawning stretches out the jaw muscles and
keeps them from becoming tense causing headaches and eyes strain.
Move around as much as possible. You should always be in a
comfortable position so adjust your body or chair as often as needed. Move the
keyboard or monitor so you aren’t stretching your neck or looking at things at
a strange angle. Try to avoid glare on the monitor, move it around as the sun
moves or get a screen protector.
Keep the work area bright and well lit. Bright lights
lighten up the mood and keep you feeling positive. Dim lights only bring down
your mood and cause you to feel sluggish. Making minor changes in the work
space and taking breaks often can keep long hours in front of the computer from
permanently damaging the eyes.
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