Ways To Improve The Health of Your Eyes – Part 1
I recently received an email from RebuildYourVision.com about ways that you can improve the health of your eyesight. I found the email quite interesting and decided to share it. There are basically three parts -
- Things you should do when using computers
- Things you should eat to nourish your eyes
- Things you should do to protect your eyes
In this first part I will tell you about computers and your eyes:
Monitor Position: Repositioning your monitor is an easy and effective way to avoid awkward head or eye movements. It should be squarely in front of you at a distance of 18 to 28 inches, with the top of the monitor (not the screen) level with your eyes. You may also have to adjust the angle of your monitor to allow your eyes to remain in a natural position (straight ahead and slightly down). The ideal viewing angle is 10 to 20 degrees below your eye level.
Glare: Adjust blinds or curtains to minimize sunlight. Turn down overhead lights so that the brightness of the screen and the surrounding room are balanced. Do not, however, work in the dark: the contrast between computer-generated light and lack of background light strains the eyes.
The 10-10-10 Rule: Every time you are performing close vision work for over 10 consecutive minutes, look up and focus on anything that is at least 10 feet away, for at least 10 seconds.
You can also learn more about reducing the effects of computer use on your eyes by reading this article – “Computers and Your Eyes“.
In the next post I’ll talk about things you can eat to nourish you eyes
Till next time,
William
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