You can check screen surface reflections by looking into your screen with the monitor off. These reflections, which include an image of yourself, can obscure the screen image you want to see, causing unnecessary distractions. Observe and implement as many of these glare reduction ideas as possible:

• Wear darker clothing. Lighter colored clothing reflects more light, creating a reflection on the screen.
• Place the monitor so that the brightest light sources are off to the side and not directly behind the user.
• Close shades or curtains.
• Turn off overhead lights or any lights that are directly behind the user.
• An individual task light may replace other lights, but be sure that it does not shine onto the screen or your eyes.
• A glare-reducing screen is also an option but be sure it does not affect the overall screen brightness, especially of the on screen whites. Or, if you’re concerned about color calibration, make sure the screen isn’t tinted.
• Tilting the screen slightly downward also helps in reducing reflections but may not be ergonomically correct, unless you raise the monitor up.
• A hood, such as the one offered by Photodon, is a great solution, especially if reducing the amount of light is not possible. (thought I might just throw that in.) A hood can effectively reduce the amount of ambient light from the sides and above from reaching the surface of the screen.

Visit our website for even more ways to help reduce bothersome screen glaring. We offer many sizes of Screen Protective Films, (available in Anti-Glare) and Monitor Hoods.