1-10 Safety and Comfort
Cleaning your monitor and eyeglasses
Keep your display screen and your eyeglasses or contact lenses clean. If you use a
glare-reduction filter, clean it according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Having your eyes examined
To be sure that your vision is adequately corrected, have your eyes examined
regularly by a vision care specialist. Consider having glasses made that are
specifically suited for working with a computer monitor. If you wear bifocals or
trifocals, you may find these special monofocal glasses more comfortable for
computer use. For more information, see Adjusting monitor height for bifocal and
trifocal users on page 12.
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HINT: Eye Comfort
While looking at your monitor and also while resting your eyes, remember to blink. This helps keep
your eyes naturally protected and lubricated and helps prevent dryness, a common source of
discomfort.
HINT: Eye Break
Give your eyes frequent rests by focusing them on a distant point.
Arranging Your Work Area
You may find a range of monitor heights that allows your head to be balanced
comfortably over your shoulders.
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You will reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck, shoulders, and upper
back by properly positioning your monitor and adjusting its angle.