Eye Strain Measurements For Computer

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Eye Strain Measurements For Computer

• the type severity and frequency of any symptoms
• A measurement of your visual acuity at distance
  and near
• A measurement of possible prescriptions for
  distance and near working distances
• An assessment of eye focusing ability
• An evaluation of eye coordination and eye
  movement skills

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Improving Visual Comfort at a Computer Workstation

• Lighting
• Screen Reflections
• Display Characteristics
• Workstation Furniture and Arrangement

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Improving Visual Comfort at a Computer Workstation

• Lighting
• Eliminate bright light
• Avoid white reflective surfaces
• Use indirect lighting systems
• Screen Reflections
• Use an antireflection screen
• cover the sources of the reflections
• Use dark characters on a light background

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Improving Visual Comfort at a Computer Workstation

• Display Characteristics
• Monochrome monitors
• Maximized resolution
• The smallest possible pixel size is preferable
• Contrast
• Faster screen refresh rate
• Workstation Furniture and Arrangement
• about 65 cm distance
• 10-20 degrees or 10-20 cm below eye level