... Adjusting your monitor

Eye care

Like other muscles in the body, your eye muscles can suffer from the effects of tension and tiredness. Here is some advice to prevent eyestrain.

• It's a good idea to regularly look away from your computer screen and focus on a distant object in order to allow the focussing muscles in your eyes to relax. This reduces eyestrain.
• Blink often. Blinking stimulates the tear ducts and increases moisture in the eye.
• If you suspect you may have a vision problem, you should consult your optometrist. Uncorrected vision problems may cause eye discomfort when working at a computer.