March is workplace eye wellness month. Since most of us are now working from home, here are some things to look out for at your home office.
💻 Digital eyestrain – Fatigue, dry eyes, bad lighting, or how one sits in front of the computer can cause eyestrain. Symptoms of eyestrain include sore or irritated eyes and difficulty focusing.
⚠️ Retina damage – Studies suggest that continued exposure to blue light over time could lead to damaged retinal cells. This can cause vision problems such as age-related macular degeneration or cataract. Blue light is emitted from all the screens in your home like TVs, computers, iPads and phones, as well as LED and fluorescent lights.
The remedy? Limit your screen time! 📱
If you have to work on a screen, make sure the distance from the eye to the front surface of the computer screen is 20-40 inches.
Work in a well-lit room.
Take frequent eye 👀 breaks (every 30 minutes or so).
Lastly, make sure to spend some time outdoors 🌳 and wear sunglasses when it’s sunny out! 🕶️