Avoid computer eye strain. Take frequent breaks, focus on objects across the room and blink often.

Working at a computer for long periods of time without a break can result in a condition called computer fatigue syndrome. Symptoms of this condition include: eyestrain, eye fatigue, flickering sensations, dry eyes, blurred vision and headaches as well as neck and back pain.

It is important for anyone suffering from computer eye strain (or computer fatigue syndrome) to take frequent breaks, blink often and focus on objects across the room periodically.

Here are some additional recommendations for decreasing eye and body strain while working at your computer:

Set up your computer properly. The viewing distance from your eyes to the screen should be seventeen to twenty-six inches and the viewing angle should be 10 to 20 degrees from midscreen to the top of the screen.

Adjust the screen brightness and contrast to comfortable levels.

Place reference materials next to the screen with the screen and reference materials at the same distance from your eyes.

Be sure that the overall room brightness is no more than 3 times brighter than your screen.

Use a desk lamp, if possible, instead of or in addition to an overhead light.

Use an anti-glare screen to control glare from overhead lights and windows or move your computer to an area where glare is less of a problem.

Keep your wrists relatively straight while typing to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome. Take breaks from repetitive tasks when possible.

Rest your feet firmly on the floor.

Have your eyes examined annually (or more often if necessary).

In general, when it comes to computer eye strain, use common sense and make the necessary adjustments.

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