Eye Protection

Are you using computer for a long time? Are you a over time or late night computer user? 
As a result your vision may become impaired, eye pain may be felt etc.

No tension!!! 

Actually using a computer will not harm your eyes. But if you looking at a computer screen all day long or for a long time, if will contribute to eyestrain or tired eyes.

Here are some tips for your eye protection.
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1. Use eyewear(looking-glass).
2. Let your eyes have a break after a period of time if you use pc for a long time.
3. Put your computer on a low table, or use a portable computer so your eyes look down when you work.
4. Breathe regularly & fully to accelerate your blood flow as you know too much focusing on your computer screen will turn your breath might slow down or become shallow.
5. Adjust your screen distance. A chart of optimal distances is given below:                                                                                                                                       

   Size of Monitor	Distance from Monitor	Screen Resolution
   19"	2'	1024x768
   20"	2-2.5'	1024x768
   22"	2'-3'	1920x1080(near) or 1024x768(far)
   24"	2'-4'	1920x1080(near) or 1024x768 (far)
   30-36"	4-6'	1920x1080
   42"+	exponentially farther away	1920x1080

6.  Blink your eyes to make tears secrete, keep the eyes wet specially if you use contact lenses.
7. Drink plenty of water.
8. Eat foods for sight like salmon, trout, sardines, herring and Arctic char. Vegetable wise: carrots, limes and green vegetables are also recommended for eyes. 
9. Get more Vitamin A from fruits(e.g., mango, tomatoes and watermelon) and vegetables(e.g., carrots, pumpkin and sweet potato), cereals, fish, eggs etc.
10. The ambient light at where you work should have moderate illumination that is helpful to your eyes.
11. You may also use a software called Flux. F.lux is a small genius bit of software which changes the color of your screen from natural looking to artificial looking during the right hours, in order to help you sleep better. You Can Download it from its Official Home Page of F.lux at http://justgetflux.com/

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Thanks.
Fazle Rabbi
PSTU(Patuakhali Science and Technology University)