Get the Screen at Eye Level

Do you suffer from eye fatigue, blurred vision, headaches and back or neck aches when using the PC? Blame it on the monitor screen. Learn to sit eye to eye with your computer with advice from Vision Service Plan.

Optometrist Jeffrey Anshel says you can avoid "computer vision syndrome" by practicing the Three Bs: blink, breathe and break. He says, "take frequent breaks, during which you blink your eyes repeatedly and take several deep, relaxing breaths while stretching your body."

Another tip, follow the 20-20-20 Rule during breaks. Anshel suggests, "Every 20 minutes or so, take a 20-second break in which you look carefully at objects at least 20 feet away.

Choose your monitor with care. Look for a high-quality image (the larger, flat-panel LCDs are easiest on the eyes), flexible positioning and minimum glare to ease wear-and-tear on overworked eyes.