Anatomy and Ergonomic Interactions
With the Human Body

Eyes and Vision

For most computer users, the monitor screen is the “active” location where work progress is followed.

Like other activities requiring continued focused use of the eyes, reading a monitor screen for hours at a time can cause eye strain.

Symptoms of over-use include blurred vision, headaches, and eye fatigue.

Avoid eye and vision problems by adopting the following work recommendatios:

Place monitor in direct straight line with keyboard and chair to avoid continually refocusing the eyes. For most people, a distance of 15 – 30 inches from the eyes to the monitor is ideal. Set monitor height even with, or slightly lower, than your plane of vision. Adjust monitor contrast, brightness, and color to a comfortable level. Electrostatic charges on the monitor screen accumulate dust! Keep the screen clean using a damp cloth or special lens paper to avoid scratching the surface. Use a copy stand or other means to prop written work materials up and as close and even with the monitor screen as possible. Avoid screen glare by facing monitor away from windows and tilted slightly downward to prevent glare from overhead lights. Whenever working at the computer for long periods, take breaks to change the focus of the eyes. Even if you don’t use a computer frequently, it’s still a good practice to have your vision checked regularly.

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