Easy tips for avoiding eye strain

If you're reading this, you're at your computer and your eye muscles are busy flexing and focusing on the screen. Computers, technology, and the online environment have really opened up our world, but working long hours at your computer can tax your eyes. Imagine standing on one foot for several hours at at time -- wouldn't you get tired? When you don't give your eyes a break, they get tired too. Fortunately, this article outlines seven easy tips to take care of your eyes during your work day.

As the article points out, 60 to 90% of computer users suffer from some sort of eye strain. You can do a lot to alleviate that strain by following their first step -- give your eyes a break. Give your eyes a quick stretch by looking out a window or down a hallway, focusing on something far away. Interestingly, the article says that looking into a mirror has the same effect, a great tip for cubicle users!

Other tips include getting up once an hour for a quick walk and glass of water, eye-friendly posture and monitor positioning, and easily enough, blinking more often to moisten eyes. I spend several hours working at the computer each week and am going to start using these tips today!