Eyes - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 1700 Reference Manual

12-10 Safety and Comfort

Eyes

Working at your computer for long periods can be a visually demanding task and
may cause your eyes to become irritated and fatigued. Therefore, you should give
special attention to vision care, including the following recommendations:
Resting Your Eyes
Give your eyes frequent breaks. Periodically look away from the monitor and focus
at a distant point. This may also be a good time to stretch, breathe deeply, and
relax.
Cleaning Your Monitor and Glasses
Keep your display screen and your glasses or contact lenses clean. If you use a
glare-reduction filter, clean it according to the manufacturer's directions.
Having Your Eyes Examined
To be sure that your vision is adequately corrected, have your eyes examined
regularly by a vision care specialist. Consider having glasses made that are
specifically suited for working with a computer monitor. If you wear bifocals or
trifocals, you may find these special monofocal glasses more comfortable for
computer use. For more information, see "Adjusting Monitor Height for Bifocal
and Trifocal Users" in this section.
Eye Comfort
While looking at your monitor and also while resting your eyes, remember to blink.
This helps keep your eyes naturally protected and lubricated and helps prevent
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dryness, a common source of discomfort.
Eye Break
Give your eyes frequent rests by focusing them on a distant point.