This document provides 5 tips to reduce digital eye strain from extensive computer use: 1) Blink more often to lubricate the eyes, 2) Adjust display settings like brightness and text size, 3) Take frequent short breaks to rest the eyes, 4) Get regular eye exams to catch potential problems early, 5) Consider computer glasses designed to reduce eye strain. Following these tips can help prolong computer use before eyes become fatigued.

1. 5 Tips To Reduce Digital Eye Strain

2. 1. Blink More Often
• The blink rate reduces by 70% while working in
front of computer.
• The tears in the eyes evaporate rapidly during
the non blinking stage.
• Investigation has revealed that less blinking is
one of the major causes behind “computer vision
syndrome (CVS)”.
• Blinking is very important while working in front
of the computer screen.
• It keeps the eyes lubricated and prevents
dryness.
• If required, You can also use artificial tears to
keep the eyes lubricated.

3. 2. Adjust The Display Setting
• Check the computer display setting and try to
adjust it properly.
– Brightness: The level of brightness should be same as
the brightness of surrounding workplace.
– Contrast: Extremely Low or High contrast is never
recommended.
– Text Size: Adjust the text size so that you can read
them comfortably.
• The display setting can be adjusted from the
control panel if you are using windows operating
System.
• For Apple OS users, display setting can be
adjusted from system preferences.

4. 3. Take Frequent Breaks
• Prolonged viewing of computer screen is the
major cause of eye strain.
• Hence take frequent breaks to provide relaxation
to the eyes.
• This can reduce the possibility of eye strain and
eye fatigue.
• During the break, move here and there, stretch
your arms, hands, shoulders and neck.
• Practicing few eye exercises can be helpful as
well.
• Taking frequent breaks may also increase your
productivity.

5. 4. Go For Regular Eye Check-Up
• Going for regular eye check-up is the best way to
stay away from computer vision problems.
• Visit an experienced Eye-specialist and discuss
your problems with him/her.
• If you are suffering from red or tired eyes, this
may lead to Eye fatigue problem later on.
• Prevention is better than cure and you can get rid
from the future vision problems through regular
eye exams/tests.

6. 5. Buy A Pair Of Computer Eyewear
• Computer glasses are specially designed to
protect the eyes from the harmful rays emitting
from the computer screen.
• By wearing a pair of computer eyewear, you can
easily protect your vision and prevent eye strain.
• Gunnar computer glasses powered with i-AMP
lens technology can help you to spend elongated
time duration staring at the computer screen.
• Now you can play your favorite video games and
enjoy long movies on your PC without eye strain.

7. Get Your Computer Eyewear Today:
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