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| Protect
Yourself While Gaming - Tips to avoid eye strain
and Proper sitting tips while playing games by
Paul Wilson |
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Gaming means long hours at
the computer. Self absorbent and an obsessive hobby,
incorrect habits and posture are detrimental to
health. Problems like musculoskeletal injuries,
eyestrain, and disabilities of the hands and wrist
like, RSI or Repetitive Strain Injury are common.
Bad posture causes: pain, stiffness of joints, weakness,
bad circulation, as well as swelling.
Ensure that:
* The desk is designed especially for computers.
* While seated, the feet are flat on the floor;
arms and thighs are parallel to the ground; back
is straight; and the arms don't have to stretch
out to reach the keyboard or mouse. * The keyboard
height is such that the elbows are parallel to the
ground and level with the keyboard. An ergonomic
keyboard is recommended. * The spine maintains its
'S' curve when seated, so use an ergonomic chair
and if required, a footstool. * The mouse is placed
at the same height as the keyboard. Use your whole
arm not just the wrist when operating the mouse.
* Typing is done with light fingers. The wrists
should be flat and not angled to the left or right.
To avoid nerve compression the elbow must not be
angled more than 90 degrees. * The arms are raised
off the keyboard as often as possible. * Tasks are
alternated so that you are not typing or clicking
the mouse continuously. Another factor is eye strain.
Extended computer use can cause: blurred vision,
focusing difficulties, as well as headaches. Reduce
risk by ensuring that: * The light source is angled
from the side. The primary light source must not
shine on the face or directly on the screen. Lighting
should have a 10:3 ratio screen characters should
be 10X brighter than background and room lights
should be 3X the screen brightness. Use a shaded
copy lamp to avoid screen reflections. * Reflections
and glare are eliminated by using an antiglare screen
and by tilting the monitor slightly. * The monitor
must be centered so that neither the body nor neck
is twisted when viewing the screen. * The screen
is of good quality. The text should be sharp and
nor distorted. Change the resolution to a comfortable
font size. * The monitor is a suitable distance
away. * The screen is at eye level or lower. * Brightness
and contrast are reduced to suitable levels. It
is important to: * Break concentration by looking
away from the monitor at far away objects at least
once every 15-20 minutes. * Pause in between to
blink your eyes rapidly. This will lubricate the
eyes and prevent dryness. * Schedule regular eye
checks. * Monitor blurred vision, headaches, red
eyes, or watering eyes. * Splash water and wash
your eyes at least 3-4 times a day. Tips: * It is
advisable to take frequent breaks, either do stretches
or take a short walk once every hour for 10-15 minutes.
* Use a well ventilated room. * Reduce emission
in laser printers, photocopiers, and scanners. Problems
can be eliminated and the risk reduced by inculcating
good posture and working habits. |
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| About
the Author |
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| Paul Wilson is the content
manager for www.1888FreeOnlineGames.com, the premier
website to play thousands of free online games including
arcade games, action games, card games, flash games,
strategy games, puzzle games and more. He also manages
content for www.1888softwaredownloads.com. |
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