| Tips to avoid eye strain and Proper sitting tips | | | | Reduce risk by ensuring that: The light source is |
| while playing games | | | | angled from the side. The primary light source |
| Gaming means long hours at the computer. Self | | | | must not shine on the face or directly on the |
| absorbent and an obsessive hobby, incorrect | | | | screen. Lighting should have a 10:3 ratio screen |
| habits and posture are detrimental to health. | | | | characters should be 10X brighter than |
| Problems like musculoskeletal injuries, eyestrain, | | | | background and room lights should be 3X the |
| and disabilities of the hands and wrist like, RSI or | | | | screen brightness. Use a shaded copy lamp to |
| Repetitive Strain Injury are common. | | | | avoid screen reflections. Reflections and glare are |
| Bad posture causes: pain, stiffness of joints, | | | | eliminated by using an antiglare screen and by |
| weakness, bad circulation, as well as swelling. | | | | tilting the monitor slightly. The monitor must be |
| Ensure that: The desk is designed especially for | | | | centered so that neither the body nor neck is |
| computers. While seated, the feet are flat on the | | | | twisted when viewing the screen. The screen is |
| floor; arms and thighs are parallel to the ground; | | | | of good quality. The text should be sharp and nor |
| back is straight; and the arms don't have to | | | | distorted. Change the resolution to a comfortable |
| stretch out to reach the keyboard or mouse. The | | | | font size. The monitor is a suitable distance away. |
| keyboard height is such that the elbows are | | | | The screen is at eye level or lower. Brightness |
| parallel to the ground and level with the keyboard. | | | | and contrast are reduced to suitable levels. |
| An ergonomic keyboard is recommended. The | | | | It is important to: Break concentration by looking |
| spine maintains its 'S' curve when seated, so use | | | | away from the monitor at far away objects at |
| an ergonomic chair and if required, a footstool. | | | | least once every 15-20 minutes. Pause in between |
| The mouse is placed at the same height as the | | | | to blink your eyes rapidly. This will lubricate the |
| keyboard. Use your whole arm not just the wrist | | | | eyes and prevent dryness. Schedule regular eye |
| when operating the mouse. Typing is done with | | | | checks. Monitor blurred vision, headaches, red |
| light fingers. The wrists should be flat and not | | | | eyes, or watering eyes. Splash water and wash |
| angled to the left or right. To avoid nerve | | | | your eyes at least 3-4 times a day. |
| compression the elbow must not be angled more | | | | Tips: It is advisable to take frequent breaks, |
| than 90 degrees. The arms are raised off the | | | | either do stretches or take a short walk once |
| keyboard as often as possible. Tasks are | | | | every hour for 10-15 minutes. Use a well |
| alternated so that you are not typing or clicking | | | | ventilated room. Reduce emission in laser printers, |
| the mouse continuously. | | | | photocopiers, and scanners. |
| Another factor is eye strain. Extended computer | | | | Problems can be eliminated and the risk reduced |
| use can cause: blurred vision, focusing difficulties, | | | | by inculcating good posture and working habits. |
| as well as headaches. | | | | |