Computer / VDU Eyecare

People who spend a long time working on their computer or surfing the net for leisure, can get tired eyes.
Make sure you look away into the distance for a minute or two.
Take frequent breaks from your computer screen.
Adjust the brightness and contrast of your screen, so that it is at its most comfortable.
Remember to take the colour out or set it to cool, before adjusting the brightness and contrast and put it back afterwards.
Make sure that your screen is well positioned, with suitable lighting to avoid glare.
If you use a computer as part of your work, then your employer may provide and pay for your eye examination.
Place your screen straight in front of you, at arms length.
The centre of the screen should be 18cm to 20cm below your eye level.

When reading the screen your blink rate drops from 14 times a minute to just 6 times.
This causes your eyes to get drier, the longer you use the screen.
As a reminder, stick a bright piece of paper bearing the word “blink” to the right side or bottom of the screen when using spreadsheets.