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<\/a>Light is essential to our vision. It is the reflection of light off of an object that allows us to visualize it in the first place. Fortunately, light is pretty much always present; at least it is available when we need it. What has been discovered over the years, as new light sources have been developed, is that not all light is created equal. Some types of light could create the risk of strain. To reduce these risks, consider these suggestions:<\/p>\nBe Watchful of your Workspace<\/strong><\/p>\n According to the American Optometric Association, eye strain is a common problem for individuals whose work environment includes a computer monitor. This is a large percentage of the population! The problem with eye strain related to computer usage is not only the screen itself, but that is where most attention goes. To minimize eye strain while at work, adjust your environment by:<\/p>\n Adjust the Lighting in your Abode<\/strong><\/p>\n There is an interesting switch that happens from the office to spaces within the home. In one environment, the lighting is usually quite harsh and bright. In the other, the lighting may be too low to support good vision. Now, contrary to what your parents may \u00a0have told you, reading in low light won’t permanently damage your eyes. However, doing so may cause an unnecessary headache. To give your eyes the best lighting for various tasks doesn’t mean you have to increase the brightness of all of your bulbs. Instead:<\/p>\n Lighting is a necessary detail of good vision and less eye strain, as are healthy eyes. We would love to see you in our Reading or Melrose office for a full eye exam<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Light is essential to our vision. It is the reflection of light off of an object that allows us to visualize it in the first place. Fortunately, light is pretty much always present; at least it is available when we need it. What has been discovered over the years, as new light sources have been […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":346,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,10],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n
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