Tips to Prevent Tired Eyes at Work

Someone who has used a screen for an extended period of time is likely very familiar with tired eyes. Even though you might not be able to, or even want to, avoid screen usage altogether, it is still possible to decrease the amount of damage the screens do to your eyes.

Know When to Take a Break

Simply taking a break every now and then can be a great way to reduce eye strain at work. Every hour or so, try to give your eyes a moment to rest. Close your eyes, go for a short walk, or do any other activity for a few minutes that will relax your eyes. Multifocal contacts help you see well but they cannot shield your eyes from the blue light coming from your monitor. Even just a few minutes of rest can help you refocus your eyes and clear your mind. Beyond the vision benefits, this can keep your mind sharp and fresh.

Lower Brightness

Another technique you can use to cut back on eye-related discomfort at work is to monitor your screen’s brightness. Cranking up the brightness on your screen can make whatever is on it pop a bit more, such as Lens.com and the apps you use to work. This can be helpful in the short-term but long exposure to high brightness levels can be very taxing on your eyes. Working at a lower brightness level may be uncomfortable at first but your eyes will eventually adjust. This can make a big difference.