Reducing Eye Strain

Many of you have experienced a major change in your work environment due to COVID. Those of you who were accustomed to leaving the house and going to an office for work were suddenly put in the position to find a space in your house in order to work from home. For some, finding a space to call your office was easy. For others, not so much. One thing both parties have in common is the need for comfort while working.   A comfy chair for your backside is a great place to start and it’s very important but don’t forget about the less obvious comforts.

1. Eye strain can cause tired eyes, headaches, poor posture, fatigue and lack of concentration. So what causes eye strain? There are many things that can cause eye strain.
2. The incorrect refresh rate set on your monitor
3. Poor lighting, those of you who were suddenly working from home might be set up in your living room or dining room, generally these rooms are not very bright and because of the low light you may also get shadows

Not blinking. Sounds crazy I know but think about the last time you were seriously invested in finding that one item or number that was throwing your whole excel sheet off.  You stare at the screen and your eyes start to tire and  strain to focus while they are drying out. Blink often to keep your eyes moist. So my tip is pretty simple. Evaluate your lighting and follow the 20-20-20 rule.

• Look away from the screen every 20 minutes or so
• Look at something around 20 feet away
• Do this for about for about 20 seconds

And call Equinox Technologies to make sure your resolution and refresh rates are at their optimal settings!