A 2 step act to reduce your eye strain from your computer monitor

I am sure that not only IT people now-a-days most of the bank, insurance company people and many more were sitting infront of the monitor and working for hours together. So, for all you there is a simple and definitely very useful working strategy on how to reduce your eyestrain thats because of the monitor.

Step 1: Turn on ClearType in Microsoft Windows XP - ClearType delivers improved font display quality over traditional forms of font smoothing or anti-aliasing. It improves readability on color LCD displays with a digital interface, such as those in laptops and high-quality flat panel displays. Readability on CRT monitors can also be improved. You see better and see clearer with reduced eyestrain.

So , how will you do this:

1. Click Start--> click Control Panel--> click Display.

2. On the Appearance tab, click Effects.

3. Click to select the Use the following method to smooth edges of screen fonts check box, and then click ClearType in the list.

Step 2: Increase your Monitor Refresh Rate in windows XP- The basic thing is that monitors flicker. Many users are used to the computer monitor flicker, or your eyes are not sensitive enough to detect it, but the flicker is there. And till it flickers, it will irritate your eyes and cause eye strain. Higher refresh rates are less likely to cause eyestrain. See what is the optimal refresh rate for your monitor and reduce flicker induced eyestrain and headache.

How will you do this?

1. Click Start--> click Control Panel--> click Display.

2. On Settings tab -->click Advanced --> click Monitor tab.

3. Then, always Check the box for Hide modes that this monitor cannot display to avoid hardware disputes. This will then give a drop down list of refresh rates that your monitor safely supports and you may set it up without error. And then increase the monitors refresh rate. Most users agree it should be 75 Hz or more for optimal results.

Note: If you specify a refresh rate that is too high for your monitor, your screen may become unusable and your hardware may be damaged. Also note, Some monitors shiver at higher rates and some of the higher resolutions and color depths may be unavailable at the higher frequencies.

So, go reduce your eye strains..