CNET How to: Reduce computer-related eyestrain

[@daflyyondawall]

Sharon, please don't hurt those eyes. They're the best part of these videos.

[@Mexicankampungboi]

Sharon, you never fail to teach me new things! Great job!

[@danielleliang4013]

I think this video very useful. As a university myself, I have to use computer/laptop a lot for my assignments, which my eyes always feeling very dry and sometimes blurry at night. After watching this video, i start to think back about my postures when typing and the position of my laptop. I have never heard about the 20-20-20 rule, but it sounds very useful. Definitely gonna have a try tonight!

[@maycreer2521]

+Danielle Liang The 20-20-20 rule is a helpful tip. But as for me, I do have an OcuShield screen protector on my monitor that protects my eyes and it really helps me coz I usually spend long hours working at my computer. You can try it yourself too. Most of us spend more hours staring at computers/laptops, smartphones, TV screen, etc. For this, we may suffer from digital eye strain. OcuShield is a Blue Light screen filter that protects our eyes when we are looking at our digital devices. It helps reduce digital eye strain and help with better sleep patterns.

[@kairon156]

One thing that personally helped me with eye strain was blinking more often.

[@SharonProfis]

Yes of course! I didn't mention it because that's a basic technique, but you should definitely start by adjusting your brightness, contrast, and text settings. If you're on Windows, there is a built in calibration and ClearType text adjustment tools you can access from the Start menu.

[@downo]

lol 8 years later... im the first person to like your comment

[@AbhayRajKarun]

@@downo ok

[@FoxTail8000]

A good substitute for the glasses is a program called F.lux. It helps me a lot with eye strain. It basically tones down the lighting on your monitor from 6500K to 3400K (from a bright blue to a mellow yellow). Useful for looking at text with white backgrounds or using a white canvas for painting.

[@shihonage]

Headaches are caused by fluorescent backlights in modern monitors. When you look at google page, for instance (mostly white), you are looking straignt into the lamp. Consider a) switching to a monitor with an LED backlight and/or b) switch your entire desktop and web browsing experience to "light on dark" scheme and/or c) dial monitor brightness way down, possibly even to zero, depending on monitor

[@danielsteinbach1280]

I have been working with this problem and trying out different techniques for years, and have found something that really works: doing a baking soda mask after using the computer. There is plenty of information on this procedure in the internet for beauty purposes, etc., but it works wonders for computer fatigue, eye fatigue after computer use, feeling like a zombie after hours at the computer... You simply make a paste of baking soda and warm water and apply it to your face. Leave it on for about 5 minutes, maybe a little more, then wash it off. When I do this after hours at the computer, I feel like the tiredness in my face and head is completely lifted away, I feel totally refreshed, like new. The only side effect is that it dries your skin, so it is good to apply some moisturizer on your face afterwards. (I prefer warm sesame oil or warm olive oil for this purpose, as they're much healthier for the face than commercial moisterizers) Why does this work? Baking soda is known to suck away negative or harmful energies from the body; baking soda, or baking soda/salt, baking soda/epsom salt baths are well-known for this purpose. Not everyone might believe in such an apparently mysterious means of action. This doesn't matter, though, since it works whether one believes in it or not. Wishing good health, in spite of computer use! :)

[@zombiecarrot]

Also, turning down your brightness may help and sit up straight, for digestion.

[@manssupar]

Is eye strain from monitor can give double vision problem? If not maybe i got sign of stroke

[@mspixiedust100]

the tip about putting the laptop on a hardcover book really helped me

[@shihonage]

I don't know, look up the specs for your model on the Internet. Most new stuff uses LED, but not all of it. Also consider using "Stylish" addon for Firefox, with "Blackify" style. It will make all of the Internet looks like white-and-gold-on-black, but you can customize the background color a little (mine is very very dark green), and it will end up lowering stress on the eyes. As side-effect, everything will look very spartan and some buttons will not be visible. Thats the price I pay.

[@fakhr-e-farooque7353]

Is this cause by lot of use of cell phone ??? Which type of glasses we wear??? Please kindly tell me that recent 2 days I doesn't focusing on the book words and I have little headache . I use lot of cell phone for studies so I have computer vision syndrome ??? Kindly answers my question I am waiting for ur answer.

[@tadpetts]

Good to know someone else heard that

[@SharonProfis]

Yep, I don't see why not. The glasses seem to have a *slight* magnification, but I don't think it's enough to affect you're experience. Otherwise, you can order prescription Gunnars from their website.

[@utkirsoporboev5009]

Hello Ms, I am a computer Programmer and now I want to your help. Yesterday my doctor said I have Computer Vision Syndrome(CVS) and she told me that I never treatment it any more my eyes looks like red (bloody eye) please help me how can I treatment than sickness. I look forward your answer... Thanks a lot!!!

[@fadifado6120]

Hi.. The eye glasses are all in yellow color? I wish they make it blue color more nice

[@QuadrantBottomHalf]

Screen distance + brightness/contrast reduction + lighting + glasses. Is what worked for me.

[@AnagramMylarBalloons]

I have a Bratz CRT TV, is it right that CRT tubes are worse for the eyes than LCD? and no I won't give up on my 1980's school class room flourecent lighting fixture tubes my monitor on my laptop (4:3 LCD) is around 20 inches away from me.

[@amitsri]

How does the lamp helps? Just wondering.

[@arminask]

Flux is a good program that adjusts screen colour according to the daytime.

[@vasaoz]

after 10 years, man I should have seen it 10 years ago. thanks and its a good/vital information.

[@wanahmadmasuwaradiwanabdul8848]

nice I'm gonna share this next week on our Tuesday IT Tips

[@otiebrown9999]

Use a plus lens, for close work.

[@workpual4251]

Eye strain is only for IPS screen and WVA, other type don't make much eye strain, but LG were hiring people to ban those words that telling the problem of IPS screen. The other type of eye strain could be caused by PWM, but this won't make you feel much eye strain, this won't make you can't sleep.

[@gabmor7779]

how does a 5k retina display from the imacs compare to those monitors mentioned here? Specially for when it comes to reading documents

[@DimitrisBoump]

another great sharon's video!

[@crystalfunky]

Great explanation and tips, thanks!

[@maniac7432]

I have eye strain fatigue I need to get one of these Gaming glasses for spending alot of time in my computer

[@lime5toned]

Hey you know I do have a UV FILTER glass screen on my monitor which really helps me. My friends have all got eye problem (wearing glasses) and they are shocked that that i'M without them being one sitting in front the computer for the longest hours ! Thanks UV filter !

[@leoc7633]

-sleep -avoid using electronics -ICE,apply a frozen bottle on ur closed eyes for a few secs

[@Dhanesh87]

Thank You Sooo much I will try Yours Tips , Thank you for sharing.

[@dukkothelovebird]

20 inch distance Monitor at eye level Desk level light

[@disarchitected]

The brightness and contrast of the monitor should be set to match ambient lighting levels too.

[@miaversluys]

Can someone help I'm really worried I think I have eye strain, I sit I front of my computer for 4hours plus sometimes on the weekend, since last weekend I have been using my computer for about 1 hour I think I have eye strain in one for my eyes?? my left eye which is my weaker eye anyway text far away is slightly blurred but my right eye can read it fine if has been like this for about a week now?

[@mayankpawar5398]

Will you please give me link to blue light protecting glasses

[@generalismoquabablinotheth5902]

F lux, twilight, iris, 3great bits of software for eye strain if you can deal with the yellowing of the image

[@M.G.R...]

*Does Anti-glare Screen helps ?*

[@vitorpereira5461]

Yes, a bit

[@sing6125]

anyone else looking online to help the headache that feels like your brain is on fire?!?!?! 🔥😭😡😖🔥 but looking online on the computer phone MAKES IT HURT MORE 😱😱😱😡😡😡😭😭😭😢

[@Dezzarus]

Did you ever find a way of reducing the headaches as well as eye strain? I feel the exact same way

[@samaleh2367]

well u r right , i go tpain in my eyes all day cuz of IT

[@Sonicstillpoint83]

I am almost blind and the Night Shift mode on a moon and night light mode on a PC have been a godsend. These produce a pleasurable experience When you crank it up to the max warmth setting. There is a color filter in the accessibility settings, which allows me to make the effort even stronger.

[@MrYeast555]

can you please stop using emojis like that . I became autistic while reading your comment

[@hichamworkers1962]

I have spent months researching treating bad sight naturally and found an awesome resource at great gazer fix (look it up on google)

[@stablizershock]

Hi! Sharon I have one question I bought airsoft gun and it came with gunner glasses can I use it to use computer? Thanks

[@sgtBilko75]

There's a high pitched noise at various points in this video when she's talking.

[@BetoMelancia]

i had no idea about the 20-20-20 and eye glasses !

[@toxictwig1]

Hi I get headache starring at screen and when I move my muscles near that ache that ache goes away. What is it? Is it safe??

[@prince43917]

daily running atleast 1km helps, increase blood flow , it happen because of too much sitting and lack of physical work , so you have to take balance diet and daily exercise , and please prefer music befor night or evening time it give you best sleep .

[@KyRo_Dread]

did anyone else hear a high beep that went on 4 the rest of the vid? that made my headache worse :(

[@rupeshkan]

MY brother used to have issues with his eyes. He was always complaining about eye strain and blurry vision. I heard it a lot because he attends college for computers, but his teacher recommended Wivitz vision to him. I'm so grateful for that teacher. Mostly because I Don't have to hear his whiney S$*# anymore LOL! (Go Google Wivitz)

[@hemrajraj7238]

Rusty Demonic HMMMMM I DUNNO? IF YOU ACTUALLY WANT RELIEF FROM EYE STRAIN YOU HAVE TO FIX YOUR EYES. IF YOUR'RE TIRED OF EYE STRAIN YOU SHOULD TRY WIVITZ 20-20 VISION (I THINK THAT IS WHAT IT'S CALLED, GOOGLE IT). IF YOU WANT BETTER VISION OR NOT TO WEAR GLASSES ANYMORE YOU SHOULD TRY IT.

[@verge4631]

Rusty Demonic MY brother used to have issues with his eyes. He was always complaining about eye strain and blurry vision. I heard it a lot because he attends college for computers, but his teacher recommended Wivitz vision to him. I'm so grateful for that teacher. Mostly because I Don't have to hear his whiney S$*# anymore LOL! (Go Google Wivitz)

[@KyRo_Dread]

Messi Chitrakar k thanks man

[@vitaliadenovelle5536]

Rusty Demonic HMMMMM I DUNNO? IF YOU ACTUALLY WANT RELIEF FROM EYE STRAIN YOU HAVE TO FIX YOUR EYES. IF YOUR'RE TIRED OF EYE STRAIN YOU SHOULD TRY WIVITZ 20-20 VISION (I THINK THAT IS WHAT IT'S CALLED, GOOGLE IT). IF YOU WANT BETTER VISION OR NOT TO WEAR GLASSES ANYMORE YOU SHOULD TRY IT. MY MOTHER-IN-LAW USED IT AND SHE NO LONGER EVEN NEEDS GLASSES.

[@SharonProfis]

Let me know how it goes!

[@Ezalian]

It's a dell monitor.. Do you think Apple products can only take/use other Apple products?? It's still a computer, It will work whatever monitors you have even your 42" TV. As long you have the right connectors.

[@pitchnpower]

also for those that have glasses you can get special filters for them and you can stay a whole day with any probs. but Only with a prescription

[@mspixiedust100]

Also palming your eyes during breaks helps

[@farhanawan9956]

Really i love your tips.

[@martintapia9374]

👍Great & practical tips‼️

[@rs7363]

How do you get the mac setup on a DELL??????

[@blank6460]

I CAN'T BECOME A PRO WITH THESE HEADACHE

[@sauravbhowmikcontent9705]

Affects of Monochromic screen, please.

[@SharonProfis]

Good tips! Thanks for chiming in. Switching to a light on dark web experience is an interesting one...I'll give it a try.

[@dexb9315]

your just get an adapter that does from your monitor to your dell screen (forgot the cord specs) then change the settings in system preferences

[@prakashyadav008]

Will any computer glass work like from cool winks

[@shafiu283]

Thanks for the info

[@lararawf6100]

God bless you

[@MuhammadSaad-bq5vv]

1. should be 20-30 feets away 2. Light 3. 20-20 rule after 20 mins find an object 20 feets away stare at it for 20 secs 4. Gunner glasses

[@nikitag421]

Too good tips

[@IvanIvanov-uj1uy]

but do i look thr yellow glass or its just yellow glasses bro witch means i will look at the monitor like i got no glasses ...kek?! that is the question ?!

[@Muzimate]

Probably she has the Mac Pro, and you can connect other monitors to the Mac Pro. Otherwise, she would have a Hackintosh. ( a hacked version of Mac OS x which is available for other computers than mac's )

[@MrloveyouGAGA]

mac mini?

[@SharonProfis]

Seems like I can't post links here, but if you Google either ones, the downloads links should show up. They're on Download.com, too.

[@Lawand]

What to do for a فيديو

[@sanjeevburman001]

Nice info... Thnk u so much..

[@ElFlacoAlto1]

Very helpful!

[@ss-cw6he]

So to avoid glasses i will have to wear a glass with no number lol

[@ferbflecter]

She has a mac mini or a mac pro

[@portiasT123]

I turned iPhone light settings to warm so i can get more yellow than blue lights I did feel the difference on my eyes

[@598gh]

Hi guys I hope someone can help me I can't see fast paced scenes like Action and stuff like that especially in Anime and I can't focus on a large spot I think my vision is narrower than before I'm 21 is this normal

[@user-ei4wq7nx8n]

Can u see now

[@598gh]

Sadly no

[@zn9707]

What about now

[@598gh]

ZN yes returned to normal, just took two weeks break from technology.

[@Carlos-tx9vt]

598gh Were you also experiencing eye strain as an after effect of screen use? Like would you get eye strain headaches at work/school/stores?

[@DAVIDSDIEGO]

Very nice look at 2:04

[@tulitech]

Sharron is pretty!!

[@aryankarki7900]

Blue light?

[@Sounditoutahhwet]

Whats wrong with looking like that?

[@Carlos-tx9vt]

Does anyone else feel eye strain and slight headaches when at work or a store?

[@jeremyfrank881]

I do. Flourescent lights are terrible for my eyes. The lights at work are terrible and I usually avoid stores like Old Navy that have harsh lights. The lights make my eyes bloodshot within minutes

[@shrutithegreat]

My eye is still itchy🙁🙁🙁

[@km2052]

thanks a lot

[@TheKomentor]

How come CNET doesn't provide its employees with wireless keyboards and mice?

[@artify432]

Instructions not clear, I can see structures on Mars , what do I do?

[@fullmoon569]

Thanks this will help me with 8 grade stuff for me

[@invisible7066]

The lady has a beautiful smile.

[@MrConor159]

Or maybe try a different monitor with a better resolution

[@nayanraval5359]

Wich goggle is this?

[@SusanAwor-i9p]

I appreciate

[@ionut__bobei8914]

Wanna know a tip ? Turn down RGB

[@DerrickthePinecone]

What settings do you recommend?

[@vothry]

We're talking about eye strain but what is that God awful audio distortion?!?!?

[@jbhann]

Notice she's not using an glossy Apple monitor, which causes eye strain 100 times worse than any matte display monitor. Which is interesting seeing that Apple no longer gives customers the option of paying extra for the matte display on their products. It's as if Tim Cook and the Apple douche-bag designers want to cause eye damage and headaches.

[@CallMeNumber8]

Absolutely! I can't stand shiny screens. Jesus help us 😇

[@adevariubire9236]

Thanks. But I didnt searched to know your name. Thanks. lololol

[@bhavik9889]

THANKS 😎😎😎

[@maogongzi]

lol Computer Vision Syndrome=CVS

[@SeamusMcMichael]

Sharon, you are pretty

[@hujon3]

my eyes dont strain when i look at her

[@lawsm9393]

It's a Mac Pro, with Dell monitor......

[@maloperverso8118]

Or you Could just Adjust the Brightness on your Monitor and/or Buy a Bigger Monitor!

[@ColinTonge]

Dell branded monter and a mac mini/pro

[@XxGenociidalxX]

Nice Mac pro beautiful

[@riteekagoyal6027]

MY brother used to have issues with his eyes. He was always complaining about eye strain and blurry vision. I heard it a lot because he attends college for computers, but his teacher recommended Wivitz vision to him. I'm so grateful for that teacher. Mostly because I Don't have to hear his whiney S$*# anymore LOL! (Go Google Wivitz)

[@wivitzvision4647]

Wivits 2020 Vision

[@UserTenNumbers]

Bad sound on the video.

[@আজকেরবিশ্ব-ঘ১ট]

dayyyyyyym!