[olug] eye strain

[nate]

I'm 56 and got glasses when I Was 45.  They are a pain but they are better 
than straining.  I still hate them but can't see without them ........ 

thanks,
Nate

On Sunday 07 September 2003 12:41 pm, Kenton Brede wrote:
> On Sun, Sep 07, 2003 at 10:01:46AM -0700, Eric Pierce wrote:
> > Hey all,
> >
> > I wanted to know how everyone deals (or doesn't deal) with eye strain.
> >
> > I took my first full time computer job in January this year, and the long
> > hours spent in front of the computer has been taking its toll on my eys
> > for some time.
> >
> > I spoke with my boss a few months ago about getting an LCD monitor to
> > replace the CRT, but he says we don't have the funds at the moment, so
> > I'm picking up a Kogi 14.1" w/my own $$ today to take into work.
> >
> > If I stay away from the computer after coming home in the evenings, my
> > eyes take advantage of the down time and "recover" from the toils of the
> > day. However, that's not always possible because I need some personal
> > time online (like now).
> >
> > I probably need glasses (and have so for several years), but I'm a
> > stubborn fsck and haven't yet gone to the eye doctor.  Should I face the
> > music?
> >
> > Anyway, thanks for reading.  Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
>
> If you google for "monitor eye strain" or some such phrase you will
> fined a plethora of ideas.
>
> Personally when I first started using a computer I got one of those "non
> glare" UV filters for my monitor.  I found it did help but it obviously
> changed the colors projected.  That was a few years back so I would
> imagine there are better options out there now.  I found my eyes
> adjusted over time.  Which is probably a bad thing.
>
> Currently to combat eye strain I look away (across the room) from the
> monitor from time to time.  Make sure you blink also.  Sometimes a person
> can become so intent on what is on the screen the body forgets to blink:)
> Glasses are probably a good idea.  I need them and have been putting it off
> as well.  There are protective coatings that can be embedded into the
> lenses for protection.  How well they work, I don't know.
> Kent