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DID YOU KNOW?

50% work force use computer
100 million workers suffer from CVS
More than 2hrs/day of use predisposes to CVS
Nearly 88% of all computer users will develop CVS at some time in their lives (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 1996).

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR COMPUTER USERS

Wear glasses, with Anti-Reflection Coating while working at the computer, even if one normally doesn't need corrective vision.

Remind yourself to blink more often while working at the computer screen to prevent dryness of the eyes.

Take 15 or 20 second rest breaks every 15 minutes. Use this time to just look around the room.

Keep your computer screen free of dust.

Black characters on a white background are usually the best. Avoid dark backgrounds. The size of the text should be three times the size of the smallest text you can read.

ADVANTAGES OF ANTI-GLARE COATING (ARC)

Eliminate reflections almost entirely.
Reduce eye fatigue in office environment and under artificial light.
Cuts the glare from PC Monitor.

TAKE HOME MESSAGES

ARC coated Glasses
Computer glasses - intermediate vision.
Examine eyes before starting to use computer and once a year*.
Avoid bright overhead lighting that directly falls on your face.
Use Blinds or curtains to reduce reflection on your screen. Ratio of surrounding light to monitor light should be 3:1