Computer-related eye strain is a familiar workplace complaint, as many of the employees spend their full shifts in front of a computer without any break. In addition to rooting eye strain that could lead to squinting, dry eyes, and other common discomfort, prolonged periods in front of a computer could as well lead to other physical stresses, if the surroundings is not ergonomically arranged. Always set up your workspace to guard your eyes, along with the rest of the body, as it would keep you improved and more productive. There are a number of steps you could take to look after your eyes so that you would not feel stressed and tired when you arrive home after work.



To begin with, ensure that your workspace is set in a way that would care for your eyes. The ambient light level need be low and dim, with no glare. Keep windows to the side of you, other than straight ahead or behind, to reduce glare. Also alter the brightness of your computer screen to look after your eyes; your screen's lighting need to match the common light level in the room, without being too bright or even too dim.

During the working day, care for your eyes by viewing away from the computer screen to a far-away point just about every 10 minutes. Every half hour you need to take a full break, walking away from the computer to walk and stretch yourself. This would take care for your eyes and your body; stop you from slumping into poor bearing that might lead to back pain and recurring stress injury. Make sure to blink often, and use fake tears or eye drops if your eyes start to feel dry.

You should as well look after your eyes by getting an annual eye exam if you work with computers for full time. During the test, an optometrist could check on the health of your eyes and talk with you about ways to look after your eyes at work. You might, for example, require a special glasses prescription for computer work. An annual eye exam would also catch any serious troubles with your optical health early.