I also know my screen lights may need to be turned up or down. But can working with a computer and after so long of looking at the screen cause you to need glasses from hurting your eyes from tp much strain.
2007-08-20 03:26:53 · 7 answers · asked by Tara R 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
LCDs do not normally flicker, so the best refresh rate for a LCD is 60 Hz.
CRTs do flicker. A refresh rate of 75 Hz, or 85 Hz if you are sensitive, should be used.
The screen brightness should be set to a comfortable level. There is no hard rule for this, you need to adjust it to a level you are comfortable with. LCDs adjust the brightness, CRTs adjust the contrast.
How you sit and work has a big effect. Staring at anything all day will give you sore eyes and a headache.
Every few minutes close your eyes for a second. When you stare at something you do not blink as often and your eyes dry out. On the same thread, make sure you are drinking enough. Air conditioning can dry out your eyes too.
Sit back and stretch every few minutes. Once an hour or so get up and move around. Go get a drink, go talk to someone for a minute, anything that gets you moving those joints that have been static.
2007-08-20 04:22:53 · answer #1 · answered by Simon T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can be a problem from prolonged computer use but it is generally caused by poor lighting, poor seat and computer positioning and not taking breaks or resting your eyes. They can also be caused by your eyes needing glasses or new glasses.
Every half an hour or so look away from the screen. Look out a window or down the office and focus on a distant object for a few minutes (not a TV or other screen).
Every two hours get up from your desk and take a short break. This can be as short as 5 minutes. Go or a walk round the office, to the canteen or whatever. Don't spend this time looking at anyone else's screen or a TV.
If you are in the UK try to get the H&S leaflet on office computer use. It will tell you how to set up your seat and computer to reduce strain on your back, neck and eyes.
These headaches are not caused my radiation as some scare mongers would have you believe.
2007-08-20 03:37:57 · answer #2 · answered by irongut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by making sure your monitor resolution is adjusted for your personal preference. If the writing is too small on the screen, this could lead to discomfort (headaches, for instance).
Adjust your chair so that you are at a comfortable height in relation to your screen.
Is the light in your office adequate? Is there glare on your screen at parts of the day?
You might want to turn the screen brightness down.
Finally, check with your doctor to see if something else might be causing your headaches.
2007-08-20 03:35:27 · answer #3 · answered by PastorBobby 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your headaches could also be a result of how you are sitting. A strain on the neck and shoulders makes for a helluva headache.
2007-08-20 03:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by peachcobbler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LCD or CRT?
I'm guessing CRT, they flicker with the fluorescent lights, change the monitor refresh rate from 60HZ to 72 HZ or higher. Don't know how?
Ask your company's tech staff for help.
2007-08-20 03:33:50 · answer #5 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use a LCD monitor, it reduces the radiation that causes these headaches by almost 100%, of course, this will not cure you.
Get up and look at things that are far away, and real, every once and a while.
2007-08-20 03:33:22 · answer #6 · answered by Galen A 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Perhaps you should also see a doctor to make sure it is not something other than that of a computer problem.
2007-08-20 03:41:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋