As the number of people using computers at work continues to grow, so do the complaints about computer eye strain. According to the eye doctors at Wing Eyecare in Cincinnati, OH, this bothersome visual condition, which can cause eye twitching and dry, red eyes, is a common issue in up to 90 percent of people who regularly use computers.

To help protect your vision and reduce the symptoms of computer eye strain, here are a few eye care tips you can follow:

• Schedule Regular Eye Exams: The best thing you can do to protect your eyes from computer eye strain and other vision disorders is to schedule comprehensive exams with an eye doctor at least once a year. Be sure to let them know how far you sit from your computer screen so they are able to test your vision from this specific distance.
• Remove Harsh Lighting From Your Work Space: Often computer eye strain is exacerbated by improperly lit offices. Rooms that are too bright or are prone to casting glares can increase symptoms. To help reduce strain, close drapes, use lower intensity bulbs, and avoid working under fluorescent lights if possible.
• Update Your Old Monitor: Older, tube-style monitors have a tendency to flicker, which is actually one of the main contributors to computer eye strain. If you haven’t already updated from this screen style to a more modern LCD screen, it is recommended you do so as these monitors have an anti-reflective surface and don’t have the flickering issue.

Also consider, computer lenses with BluTech or Essilor’s light blue filter lenses to help if you spend a lot of time in front of a computer, tablet, TV, and smartphone screens.

For more tips that can help reduce computer eye strain symptoms, contact the eye doctors at Wing Eyecare today. You can schedule an eye exam by calling (888) 274-9464 or visit them online to learn more about their doctors and services. To read about other eye care tips and their latest reviews, visit their Facebook page.