Beat Screen Fatigue: 5 Tips to Protect Your Eyes
Prolonged screen time can cause discomfort, headaches, and digital eye strain. Here are five actionable tips to feel better while you work.
In today's digital age, extended screen exposure is common. Over 104 million working-age Americans spend more than seven hours daily in front of screens, leading to digital eye strain (DES), headaches, and neck or back pain. (American Optometric Association, 2024)
Here are five practical tips to reduce eye strain and improve comfort:
1. Adjust Your Screen Brightness
Bright screens in low-light environments force your eyes to work harder. Adjust your screen brightness to match the ambient light. Too bright tires your eyes; too dim causes squinting and strain. Find the right balance for a comfortable viewing experience. Reflective displays like the Eazeye Monitor 2 adapt to ambient light, making brightness adjustment effortless.
2. Take Regular Breaks
Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This helps relax the eye muscles, which tighten during prolonged screen exposure, reducing fatigue and preventing headaches.
3. Position Your Monitor at the Right Height
Keep your monitor at eye level so your neck and eyes remain comfortable. The top of the screen should be at or just below eye level, about an arm’s length away. Ergonomic positioning prevents strain and supports better posture throughout your workday.
4. Optimize Your Lighting
Reduce glare by maximizing natural light and avoiding harsh artificial light behind your screen. Soft, ambient lighting balances your screen with the surroundings, lowering eye fatigue. Monitors with reflective technology, like the Radiant Monitor, naturally adapt to ambient light for clearer visuals outdoors or in bright spaces.
5. Use Anti-Glare Screens
Glare forces your eyes to work harder. Consider monitors with anti-glare and reflective technologies. The Eazeye Monitor 2 and Radiant Monitor reduce glare while maintaining natural colors and clarity, making long hours more comfortable.
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Applying these tips can help you reduce discomfort, maintain focus, and stay productive. Simple adjustments to screen brightness, monitor placement, lighting, and regular breaks make a noticeable difference.
For a long-term solution to digital eye strain, consider monitors that adapt to natural light and reduce glare—like the Eazeye Monitor 2 or Radiant Monitor. Your eyes—and your productivity—will thank you.
