Is it possible to reduce eye strain with changes in office set-up?
Answer
Yes, you can reducing the strain on the eyes by making sure that you adjust the tilt angle on the monitor to decrease the reflections that one may be getting from outside lighting. You can reduce the outside lighting by closing the blinds. You want to make sure that you are placing the monitor out of the glare, usually that is perpendicular to the window. Ensure that lights are not facing directly on to the monitor. It will put more strain on your eyes. Make sure that you are coaching to maintain a clean screen and you can also adjust the contrast on the monitor in the panel settings.
Kelly Ingram-Mitchell, PT, MPT, CEAS, CWcHP
Kelly Ingram-Mitchell holds a Masters degree in Physical Therapy and a Bachelors degree in Exercise and Sports Medicine. Her experience exceed 20 years in prevention services and injury management. Kelly previously served as Executive Director of a national therapy provider network and Director of Operations for over 20 plus outpatient therapy centers.
Mrs. Ingram-Mitchell spent many of her industrial years developing and implementing client specific prevention and rehab programs including post offer testing, physical demand analysis, ergonomics, early intervention, and onsite therapy models. Working overseas enabled her to gain a significant understanding of the national needs related to the industry as well as the similarities and differences there maybe. In 2000, she developed a FCE Certification Program and for years trained her profession. This year she has co-partnered with ISPA for a new comprehensive protocol to include disability and compensation. Her focus is on research and education allowing market place leverage to best impact client results.
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