Archive for November 3rd, 2008

Type Without Looking. Rest Your Eyes.

I’m writing this blog post while my head is resting on my arm and my eyes are closed. To the casual observer it will look as though I’m sleep-typing. In any case, this is a very comfortable position in which to type when you’ve been on the computer staring at a monitor screen for more than 10 hours a day, sometimes 15 hours a day, for the last several months. There are, of course, many ways to rest your eyes and to prevent strain on them - the most common sense approach being: TURN THEĀ  #%@$&*# COMPUTER OFF. However, if that is not an option I advise all of my fellow computer / internet professionals to just lay your head down and type your next blog post with your eyes closed. You’ll actually notice you can gather your thoughts much easier because you are not being distracted and you are much more relaxed. Give your eyes a break even if you can’t stop using the computer.

Take care of your eyes

Times of India New Delhi Edition
31 Oct 2008

The eyes perform one of the most important functions of the body and it is very important to take good care of them. Things you need to know about your eyes: Headaches can be caused by eye strain and they can get worse by extensive use of eyes Good…