Tips for general good vision
The following tips can help you reduce eyestrain and keep your eyes healthy and your vision as clear as possible.
- Provide good light for reading, work, or study (soft background light plus a light on your task).
- Take periodic breaks from close work and visually demanding tasks. Blink often, and close and rest your eyes when they feel tired or dry.
- Avoid glare on TV and computer screens. Place your TV or computer screen where lights do not reflect on the screen. Some people find it easier to work on a computer in a dimly lit room. Special nonglare screens that fit over the computer screen are also available.
- Wear proper eye safety equipment for hazardous tasks.
- Wear UV-blocking sunglasses to protect your eyes from excessive ultraviolet light from the sun, which increases the risk of cataracts.
| Author: | Jeannette Curtis | Last Updated: November 23, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology | |
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