Technological Eye Strain
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- d_rek0
Personally, I find the biggest factor that determines wether or not my eyes become fatigued quickly or not has to do with light sources in the immediate environment.
I always try to work with at least one ambient light source such as an overhead or floor lamp. The intensity of the backlight on many devices (especially newer apple devices) can be particularly brutal on my eyes.
I would suggest the following:
-adjust the brightness of your device to 50-60 percent. High enough to where you get enough contrast out of the screen but low enough to where you don't feel like you're staring at a flashlight.
-Have a least one other ambient light source in your workspace, preferably positioned behind your head. If it's a floor or overhead lamp, try to have your back to it so it's providing ambient light around you. If you have a window in your room try opening the blinds to let natural sunlight in. Again the idea is to position yourself with your back facing away from the major ambient lightsource - you're already staring at a device that is pumping out lumens - there's not need to stare into a second flashlight as well.
-Last but not least, simply take a break every 1/2hr to 1hr and focus your eyes on something analog. Find something printed to read, go and stare out the window at some trees. Play with a pet. You get the idea.