Wanted:
A hard working, dedicated individual who spends 6+ hours in front of a computer screen. This individual must have previous experience with dry eyes, blurry vision, fatigue and neck / shoulder cramping.
If you fit this description, you are not an ideal candidate for a new job, rather you are at risk of becoming a victim of digital eye drain. Digital eye drain currently impacts 70% of American adults who engage in prolonged staring (upwards of 6+ hours / day) at a computer screen. Such time in front of the screen has been documented to cause the above stated symptoms to appear.
It is common for the sufferer to equate their symptoms with "work exhaustion" and fail to take additional precautionary measures. In doing so, the sufferer's symptoms can only worsen and will ultimately lead to macular degeneration and cataracts.
In order to avoid eye endangerment, try to incorporate these activities into your daily routine:
1. Blink every 10 seconds
2. Position desktop screens at an arm's length distance
3. Hold small screens slightly below eye level
4. Look away from a screen for a short time every 20 minutes
5. Walk away from your screen every hour
6. Increase the default font size on your computer or personal device
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