Visual\u00a0health can be negatively affected when eyes are exposed to long periods of glare from monitors or other electronic devices. Many people are not aware that their eyes are being hit with glare from their screen. \u00a0The result can be unexplained headaches and eye fatigue. \u00a0In fact, headaches are a chief complaint amongst some of our customers who are looking for anti-glare solutions. \u00a0 Long-term damage to the eye can also occur when it is constantly exposed to glare on a screen.<\/p>\n
Here are ten\u00a0ways to help reduce glare on your screen, which will, in turn, promote eye health.<\/p>\n
Check for screen surface reflections by looking into your screen with the monitor off. \u00a0When the monitor is on, the reflections may not be as apparent \u00a0These reflections can obscure the screen image you want to see, causing unnecessary distractions and eye-strain. Observe and implement as many of these glare reduction ideas as possible:<\/p>\n
1. Wear darker clothing.<\/p>\n
Lighter colored clothing reflects more light, creating a reflection on the screen.<\/p>\n
2. Rearrange your workstation.<\/p>\n
Place the monitor so that the brightest light sources are off to the side and not directly behind\u00a0you.<\/p>\n
3. Close shades or curtains.<\/p>\n
Although closing the shades or curtains\u00a0may not appeal to those who have a beautiful view, blocking out the natural light source does help reduce glare on the screen.<\/p>\n
4. Change the lighting in the room.<\/p>\n
Turn off overhead lights or any lights that are directly behind\u00a0you.<\/p>\n
5. Use a tabletop or some other individual task light.<\/p>\n
An individual task light may replace other light sources (overhead, natural light from the window), but be sure that it does not shine directly on your screen.<\/p>\n
6. Consider buying a Photodon\u00a0anti-glare screen protector<\/a>.<\/p>\n Purchasing a glare-reducing screen protector is also an option.\u00a0Photodon offers several different anti-glare screen protectors ranging from 25% to 85% glare reduction. These protectors are high-quality, affordable, and can be custom cut.<\/p>\n 7. Reposition the monitor.<\/p>\n Tilting the screen slightly downward also helps in reducing reflections. \u00a0Please take note that this may not be ergonomically correct unless you raise the monitor up. When spending large amounts of time working at a computer, even minor changes in screen positions can affect body alignment.<\/p>\n 8. \u00a0Think about purchasing a Photodon monitor hood<\/a>.<\/p>\n A hood, such as the one offered by Photodon, is a great solution, especially if reducing the amount of light is not possible. \u00a0A hood can effectively reduce the amount of ambient light from the sides and above from reaching the surface of the screen.<\/p>\n 9. Wear sunglasses.<\/p>\n Believe it or not, this simple step may help ease eye strain if working in a brightly lit environment. \u00a0Transition glasses may also be helpful, especially if your work environment does not have shades or if you are unable to turn off overhead lights.<\/p>\n