This syndrome includes the following symptoms:<\/p>\n
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- Eye fatigue<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Dry eyes<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Burning eyes<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Light sensitivity<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Blurred vision<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Headaches<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Computer Vision Syndrome is caused by many factors, from reduced blink rate to low refresh rates.<\/p>\n
Below are a few tips to reduce eye strain while working on a PC.<\/p>\n
\nGet your eyes examined<\/h3>\n
If you are experiencing constant eye strain, you may need to take an eye exam and get a new prescription, or glasses if you don’t wear them.<\/p>\n
An eye exam\u00a0and the appropriate\u00a0prescription is vital to ensuring that you can view a monitor comfortably while working.<\/p>\n
Before you go for an eye exam, measure\u00a0the distance you sit from your screen so your optometrist can account for this viewing range when prescribing lenses.<\/p>\n
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\nUse correct lighting without glare<\/h3>\n
Eliminate harsh exterior light in your field of view when working on a monitor and eliminate any glare on your screen.<\/p>\n
Bright outdoor light or harsh interior light in your field of view can cause eye strain when working on a monitor, and your interior lighting should be relatively dim.<\/p>\n
Using glasses with an anti-reflective coating will reduce glare and minimizes light reflections from your lenses.<\/p>\n
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\nBlink and take breaks<\/h3>\n
While it sounds a bit daft to tell people to blink, blinking and\u00a0relaxing your eyes is important to reduce eye strain – especially if you are focussing on a monitor for extended periods.<\/p>\n
A great method\u00a0for reducing eye strain and relaxing your focus is the 20-20-20 rule<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n
When operating a computer on a regular basis, users should look away from their monitor at an object about 20 feet (6m) away for 20 seconds, every 20 minutes.<\/p>\n
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\nRefresh rate, colour temperature, and f.lux<\/h3>\n
Displays with higher refresh rates may reduce eye strain when compared to standard 60Hz monitors.<\/p>\n
Another cause of eye strain is the amount of blue light from a display, which is associated with more eye strain than hues with longer wavelengths.<\/p>\n
High Energy Visible (HEV) blue light emitted from digital devices also reduces the body\u2019s melatonin levels, causing people to stay awake for longer.<\/p>\n
Users should change the colour temperature of their monitor to avoid unnecessary blue light, especially at night. A useful program called f.lux<\/strong><\/a> can do this automatically.<\/p>\n
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- Dry eyes<\/strong><\/li>\n