Learn the secrets of eye-friendly computing

03.10.2012

 Adjust the brightness of your screen by checking the control settings on your digital device. Consider changing your background color from bright white to a cooler gray. Glare reduction filters are also available and can easily attach to computer screens.

 Frequently dust and wipe digital screens to help reduce glare.

 Lessen the amount of overhead and surrounding light that is competing with your device's screen. Dim inside lights and try to avoid outside areas of intense brightness. This can help to reduce glare and strain.

The guide also recommends the age-old 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break from your screen and focus on something 20 feet away.

Finally, there's a handy that shows exactly how you should position yourself in front of a computer.