20/20/20 Rule

Remember the 20/20/20 Rule

In addition to the correct lighting, vision related musculoskeletal discomforts can be relieved by regular Ergo Breaks. When taking these breaks, it also is a good idea to stand up and stretch to relieve muscle tension in your neck, back and shoulders. Remember to allow a break for the eyes too. Look up and away often when performing prolonged near vision tasks.

For computer users, a helpful tip is to remember the "20-20-20 rule” - every 20 minutes, look away from your computer screen and direct your gaze at an object that is at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.

This relaxes the focusing muscle inside the eye reducing the risk of eyestrain and eye fatigue. It also relaxes eye alignment muscles used to converge your eyes for near work

Lighting and glare rank right up there with posture and ergonomically-correct chairs, desks and keyboards when it comes to preventing eye and neck strain, but they can be addressed with some forethought and common sense. The right lighting solutions help create the experience of comfortable, flexible and stimulating working environments.