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I work at a computer for 8 hours a day, with a 30 minute break. There are fluorescent white lights and white walls.
My eyes sometimes feel dry, hurt and tired.
I've changed the brightness and gamma (less blue, more yellow) of my monitors, using redshift and xrandr. It provides some relief, but I still experience eye strain.
Would tinted computer glasses help? I want to decrease the brightness and block blue light. E.g. www.readers.com/The-Bogart-Unmagnified-Computer-Glasses.html
I have myopia, but don't wear glasses (unless I need to see things in a distance).
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I work at a computer for 8 hours a day, with a 30 minute break. There are fluorescent white lights and white walls.
My eyes sometimes feel dry, hurt and tired.
I've changed the brightness and gamma (less blue, more yellow) of my monitors, using redshift and xrandr. It provides some relief, but I still experience eye strain.
Would tinted computer glasses help? I want to decrease the brightness and block blue light. E.g. www.readers.com/The-Bogart-Unmagnified-Computer-Glasses.html
I have myopia, but don't wear glasses (unless I need to see things in a distance).
technology offices ergonomics
edited Jul 25 '15 at 22:05
Adel
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asked Jul 25 '15 at 20:08
user20150725
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I'm not able to change the lighting. As far as I know, my colleagues don't have a problem with eye strain. I was hoping that computer glasses could dim the lights and make things look less blue. At home I don't get eye strain; the walls are red and yellow and the light bulb is yellow. So I think it's a problem with the brightness and frequency.
– user20150725
Jul 25 '15 at 20:26
Short answers: make sure the entire area around the screen is entirely clear of objects, blank cubicle wall fabric is best. Your eyes are scanning across the screen and back a zillion times a day and they "trip" over every object surrounding the screen. Light the area behind the screen if it is dark. You can put an incandescent bulb right over your work area. Most important: get enough water, use sunglasses outdoors and cut down on activities that strain your eyes outside of work. Like Repetitive Strain, you only get one set of eyeballs, and if you can't use them at work you are out of luck.
– user37746
Jun 29 '16 at 22:39
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I work at a computer for 8 hours a day, with a 30 minute break. There are fluorescent white lights and white walls.
My eyes sometimes feel dry, hurt and tired.
I've changed the brightness and gamma (less blue, more yellow) of my monitors, using redshift and xrandr. It provides some relief, but I still experience eye strain.
Would tinted computer glasses help? I want to decrease the brightness and block blue light. E.g. www.readers.com/The-Bogart-Unmagnified-Computer-Glasses.html
I have myopia, but don't wear glasses (unless I need to see things in a distance).
technology offices ergonomics
edited Jul 25 '15 at 22:05
Adel
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asked Jul 25 '15 at 20:08
user20150725
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I work at a computer for 8 hours a day, with a 30 minute break. There are fluorescent white lights and white walls.
My eyes sometimes feel dry, hurt and tired.
I've changed the brightness and gamma (less blue, more yellow) of my monitors, using redshift and xrandr. It provides some relief, but I still experience eye strain.
Would tinted computer glasses help? I want to decrease the brightness and block blue light. E.g. www.readers.com/The-Bogart-Unmagnified-Computer-Glasses.html
I have myopia, but don't wear glasses (unless I need to see things in a distance).
technology offices ergonomics
edited Jul 25 '15 at 22:05
Adel
3,571104180
asked Jul 25 '15 at 20:08
user20150725
633
edited Jul 25 '15 at 22:05
Adel
3,571104180
edited Jul 25 '15 at 22:05
Adel
3,571104180
edited Jul 25 '15 at 22:05
Adel
3,571104180
3,571104180
asked Jul 25 '15 at 20:08
user20150725
633
asked Jul 25 '15 at 20:08
user20150725
633
asked Jul 25 '15 at 20:08
user20150725
633
633
I'm not able to change the lighting. As far as I know, my colleagues don't have a problem with eye strain. I was hoping that computer glasses could dim the lights and make things look less blue. At home I don't get eye strain; the walls are red and yellow and the light bulb is yellow. So I think it's a problem with the brightness and frequency.
– user20150725
Jul 25 '15 at 20:26
Short answers: make sure the entire area around the screen is entirely clear of objects, blank cubicle wall fabric is best. Your eyes are scanning across the screen and back a zillion times a day and they "trip" over every object surrounding the screen. Light the area behind the screen if it is dark. You can put an incandescent bulb right over your work area. Most important: get enough water, use sunglasses outdoors and cut down on activities that strain your eyes outside of work. Like Repetitive Strain, you only get one set of eyeballs, and if you can't use them at work you are out of luck.
– user37746
Jun 29 '16 at 22:39
suggest improvements |Â
I'm not able to change the lighting. As far as I know, my colleagues don't have a problem with eye strain. I was hoping that computer glasses could dim the lights and make things look less blue. At home I don't get eye strain; the walls are red and yellow and the light bulb is yellow. So I think it's a problem with the brightness and frequency.
– user20150725
Jul 25 '15 at 20:26
Short answers: make sure the entire area around the screen is entirely clear of objects, blank cubicle wall fabric is best. Your eyes are scanning across the screen and back a zillion times a day and they "trip" over every object surrounding the screen. Light the area behind the screen if it is dark. You can put an incandescent bulb right over your work area. Most important: get enough water, use sunglasses outdoors and cut down on activities that strain your eyes outside of work. Like Repetitive Strain, you only get one set of eyeballs, and if you can't use them at work you are out of luck.
– user37746
Jun 29 '16 at 22:39
I'm not able to change the lighting. As far as I know, my colleagues don't have a problem with eye strain. I was hoping that computer glasses could dim the lights and make things look less blue. At home I don't get eye strain; the walls are red and yellow and the light bulb is yellow. So I think it's a problem with the brightness and frequency.
– user20150725
Jul 25 '15 at 20:26
I'm not able to change the lighting. As far as I know, my colleagues don't have a problem with eye strain. I was hoping that computer glasses could dim the lights and make things look less blue. At home I don't get eye strain; the walls are red and yellow and the light bulb is yellow. So I think it's a problem with the brightness and frequency.
– user20150725
Jul 25 '15 at 20:26
Short answers: make sure the entire area around the screen is entirely clear of objects, blank cubicle wall fabric is best. Your eyes are scanning across the screen and back a zillion times a day and they "trip" over every object surrounding the screen. Light the area behind the screen if it is dark. You can put an incandescent bulb right over your work area. Most important: get enough water, use sunglasses outdoors and cut down on activities that strain your eyes outside of work. Like Repetitive Strain, you only get one set of eyeballs, and if you can't use them at work you are out of luck.
– user37746
Jun 29 '16 at 22:39
Short answers: make sure the entire area around the screen is entirely clear of objects, blank cubicle wall fabric is best. Your eyes are scanning across the screen and back a zillion times a day and they "trip" over every object surrounding the screen. Light the area behind the screen if it is dark. You can put an incandescent bulb right over your work area. Most important: get enough water, use sunglasses outdoors and cut down on activities that strain your eyes outside of work. Like Repetitive Strain, you only get one set of eyeballs, and if you can't use them at work you are out of luck.
– user37746
Jun 29 '16 at 22:39
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Yes, but see a good eye doctor.
You can get glasses which are optimized for computer work. I am wearing them now. What you want to do is measure the distance from your face to the screen and tell that to the eye doctor so that he can write you the proper prescription. Be aware that there could be other things causing strain-- you might need a prism correction if you see double when tired (that was my situation).
You can optionally have an anti-glare coating as well. This gives the glasses a bluish sheen visible to people looking at you but you'll perceive a barely noticeable yellowish tint on pure white surfaces.
These glasses aren't general purpose, far away objects and up close objects won't be in crisp focus. But everything on your screen will be sharp and glare free.
answered Jul 25 '15 at 20:36
teego1967
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+1, discussing the issue with a professional is the most important first step to take.
– Carson63000
Jul 25 '15 at 22:40
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Second this. I'm writing this with a pair of glasses cut for the computer. I don't worry about anti-glare because I've got my system set up so it's a non-issue. This pair is only for the computer, I can't read with it and it will bother me to look at distant objects with them on.
– Loren Pechtel
Jul 26 '15 at 19:37
1
Definitely get the anti-glare coating. (This was my ophthalmologist's advice, though I probably would have done it anyway.)
– Monica Cellio♦
Jul 27 '15 at 3:26
Yes, without anti-glare, people looking at your face will see lots of reflections and glare on your glasses. No one used to notice (because it was inevitable) but now it is unprofessional and not nice to people conversing with you. Watch movies: you can tell which ones are old by looking at glasses.
– user37746
Jun 29 '16 at 22:35
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Yes, but see a good eye doctor.
You can get glasses which are optimized for computer work. I am wearing them now. What you want to do is measure the distance from your face to the screen and tell that to the eye doctor so that he can write you the proper prescription. Be aware that there could be other things causing strain-- you might need a prism correction if you see double when tired (that was my situation).
You can optionally have an anti-glare coating as well. This gives the glasses a bluish sheen visible to people looking at you but you'll perceive a barely noticeable yellowish tint on pure white surfaces.
These glasses aren't general purpose, far away objects and up close objects won't be in crisp focus. But everything on your screen will be sharp and glare free.
answered Jul 25 '15 at 20:36
teego1967
10.3k42845
3
+1, discussing the issue with a professional is the most important first step to take.
– Carson63000
Jul 25 '15 at 22:40
1
Second this. I'm writing this with a pair of glasses cut for the computer. I don't worry about anti-glare because I've got my system set up so it's a non-issue. This pair is only for the computer, I can't read with it and it will bother me to look at distant objects with them on.
– Loren Pechtel
Jul 26 '15 at 19:37
1
Definitely get the anti-glare coating. (This was my ophthalmologist's advice, though I probably would have done it anyway.)
– Monica Cellio♦
Jul 27 '15 at 3:26
Yes, without anti-glare, people looking at your face will see lots of reflections and glare on your glasses. No one used to notice (because it was inevitable) but now it is unprofessional and not nice to people conversing with you. Watch movies: you can tell which ones are old by looking at glasses.
– user37746
Jun 29 '16 at 22:35
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
13
down vote
accepted
Yes, but see a good eye doctor.
You can get glasses which are optimized for computer work. I am wearing them now. What you want to do is measure the distance from your face to the screen and tell that to the eye doctor so that he can write you the proper prescription. Be aware that there could be other things causing strain-- you might need a prism correction if you see double when tired (that was my situation).
You can optionally have an anti-glare coating as well. This gives the glasses a bluish sheen visible to people looking at you but you'll perceive a barely noticeable yellowish tint on pure white surfaces.
These glasses aren't general purpose, far away objects and up close objects won't be in crisp focus. But everything on your screen will be sharp and glare free.
answered Jul 25 '15 at 20:36
teego1967
10.3k42845
3
+1, discussing the issue with a professional is the most important first step to take.
– Carson63000
Jul 25 '15 at 22:40
1
Second this. I'm writing this with a pair of glasses cut for the computer. I don't worry about anti-glare because I've got my system set up so it's a non-issue. This pair is only for the computer, I can't read with it and it will bother me to look at distant objects with them on.
– Loren Pechtel
Jul 26 '15 at 19:37
1
Definitely get the anti-glare coating. (This was my ophthalmologist's advice, though I probably would have done it anyway.)
– Monica Cellio♦
Jul 27 '15 at 3:26
Yes, without anti-glare, people looking at your face will see lots of reflections and glare on your glasses. No one used to notice (because it was inevitable) but now it is unprofessional and not nice to people conversing with you. Watch movies: you can tell which ones are old by looking at glasses.
– user37746
Jun 29 '16 at 22:35
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
13
down vote
accepted
up vote
13
down vote
accepted
Yes, but see a good eye doctor.
You can get glasses which are optimized for computer work. I am wearing them now. What you want to do is measure the distance from your face to the screen and tell that to the eye doctor so that he can write you the proper prescription. Be aware that there could be other things causing strain-- you might need a prism correction if you see double when tired (that was my situation).
You can optionally have an anti-glare coating as well. This gives the glasses a bluish sheen visible to people looking at you but you'll perceive a barely noticeable yellowish tint on pure white surfaces.
These glasses aren't general purpose, far away objects and up close objects won't be in crisp focus. But everything on your screen will be sharp and glare free.
answered Jul 25 '15 at 20:36
teego1967
10.3k42845
Yes, but see a good eye doctor.
You can get glasses which are optimized for computer work. I am wearing them now. What you want to do is measure the distance from your face to the screen and tell that to the eye doctor so that he can write you the proper prescription. Be aware that there could be other things causing strain-- you might need a prism correction if you see double when tired (that was my situation).
You can optionally have an anti-glare coating as well. This gives the glasses a bluish sheen visible to people looking at you but you'll perceive a barely noticeable yellowish tint on pure white surfaces.
These glasses aren't general purpose, far away objects and up close objects won't be in crisp focus. But everything on your screen will be sharp and glare free.
answered Jul 25 '15 at 20:36
teego1967
10.3k42845
answered Jul 25 '15 at 20:36
teego1967
10.3k42845
answered Jul 25 '15 at 20:36
teego1967
10.3k42845
answered Jul 25 '15 at 20:36
teego1967
10.3k42845
10.3k42845
3
+1, discussing the issue with a professional is the most important first step to take.
– Carson63000
Jul 25 '15 at 22:40
1
Second this. I'm writing this with a pair of glasses cut for the computer. I don't worry about anti-glare because I've got my system set up so it's a non-issue. This pair is only for the computer, I can't read with it and it will bother me to look at distant objects with them on.
– Loren Pechtel
Jul 26 '15 at 19:37
1
Definitely get the anti-glare coating. (This was my ophthalmologist's advice, though I probably would have done it anyway.)
– Monica Cellio♦
Jul 27 '15 at 3:26
Yes, without anti-glare, people looking at your face will see lots of reflections and glare on your glasses. No one used to notice (because it was inevitable) but now it is unprofessional and not nice to people conversing with you. Watch movies: you can tell which ones are old by looking at glasses.
– user37746
Jun 29 '16 at 22:35
suggest improvements |Â
3
+1, discussing the issue with a professional is the most important first step to take.
– Carson63000
Jul 25 '15 at 22:40
1
Second this. I'm writing this with a pair of glasses cut for the computer. I don't worry about anti-glare because I've got my system set up so it's a non-issue. This pair is only for the computer, I can't read with it and it will bother me to look at distant objects with them on.
– Loren Pechtel
Jul 26 '15 at 19:37
1
Definitely get the anti-glare coating. (This was my ophthalmologist's advice, though I probably would have done it anyway.)
– Monica Cellio♦
Jul 27 '15 at 3:26
Yes, without anti-glare, people looking at your face will see lots of reflections and glare on your glasses. No one used to notice (because it was inevitable) but now it is unprofessional and not nice to people conversing with you. Watch movies: you can tell which ones are old by looking at glasses.
– user37746
Jun 29 '16 at 22:35
3
3
+1, discussing the issue with a professional is the most important first step to take.
– Carson63000
Jul 25 '15 at 22:40
+1, discussing the issue with a professional is the most important first step to take.
– Carson63000
Jul 25 '15 at 22:40
1
1
Second this. I'm writing this with a pair of glasses cut for the computer. I don't worry about anti-glare because I've got my system set up so it's a non-issue. This pair is only for the computer, I can't read with it and it will bother me to look at distant objects with them on.
– Loren Pechtel
Jul 26 '15 at 19:37
Second this. I'm writing this with a pair of glasses cut for the computer. I don't worry about anti-glare because I've got my system set up so it's a non-issue. This pair is only for the computer, I can't read with it and it will bother me to look at distant objects with them on.
– Loren Pechtel
Jul 26 '15 at 19:37
1
1
Definitely get the anti-glare coating. (This was my ophthalmologist's advice, though I probably would have done it anyway.)
– Monica Cellio♦
Jul 27 '15 at 3:26
Definitely get the anti-glare coating. (This was my ophthalmologist's advice, though I probably would have done it anyway.)
– Monica Cellio♦
Jul 27 '15 at 3:26
Yes, without anti-glare, people looking at your face will see lots of reflections and glare on your glasses. No one used to notice (because it was inevitable) but now it is unprofessional and not nice to people conversing with you. Watch movies: you can tell which ones are old by looking at glasses.
– user37746
Jun 29 '16 at 22:35
Yes, without anti-glare, people looking at your face will see lots of reflections and glare on your glasses. No one used to notice (because it was inevitable) but now it is unprofessional and not nice to people conversing with you. Watch movies: you can tell which ones are old by looking at glasses.
– user37746
Jun 29 '16 at 22:35
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I'm not able to change the lighting. As far as I know, my colleagues don't have a problem with eye strain. I was hoping that computer glasses could dim the lights and make things look less blue. At home I don't get eye strain; the walls are red and yellow and the light bulb is yellow. So I think it's a problem with the brightness and frequency.
– user20150725
Jul 25 '15 at 20:26
Short answers: make sure the entire area around the screen is entirely clear of objects, blank cubicle wall fabric is best. Your eyes are scanning across the screen and back a zillion times a day and they "trip" over every object surrounding the screen. Light the area behind the screen if it is dark. You can put an incandescent bulb right over your work area. Most important: get enough water, use sunglasses outdoors and cut down on activities that strain your eyes outside of work. Like Repetitive Strain, you only get one set of eyeballs, and if you can't use them at work you are out of luck.
– user37746
Jun 29 '16 at 22:39