Modern office work is unimaginable without a screen, but at a price: more and more people are experiencing eye fatigue, blurred vision, headaches and even permanent vision loss. Many people automatically turn to reading glasses, which are not suitable for monitors and can even make things worse in the long term.
What are reading glasses for?
The reading glasses are specifically designed for close-up reading, at a distance of about 30-40 cm, for example to read books or phones. The monitor, on the other hand, is 50-70 cm away from the eye, so it requires a completely different focus.
This means that if someone is looking at the monitor with reading glasses on, the glasses are not working at the right distance – and this causes constant strain.
What happens if you use reading glasses with a monitor?
- The eye is constantly straining.
- Eye fatigue, blurred vision and headaches occur more quickly.
- In the longer term, you may even develop faster vision loss.
- Posture is also getting worse: many people lean forward to get the picture in focus, which can cause neck and back pain
What is the right solution for working with a monitor?
The best choice is to have computer glasses made specifically for you.
The right options:
- Separate monitor (Office) glasses, specially optimised for screen distance.
- Progressive or working glasses when you need a sharp view over several distances (keyboard – monitor – colleagues).
- A vision test by a professional before using any glasses.
Precise measurements carried out at Rapidus Optika vision testing helps you determine exactly which lens will give you the most comfort in front of a monitor.
Tips for working in front of a screen
- 20-20-20 rule: look 20 feet (6 metres) for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
- The monitor should be 50-70 cm away, tilted at a slightly downward angle.
- Do not work in an environment with too much light, contrast and glare can also reduce underlay comfort.
Why are the right monitor glasses important?
Our vision is precious and unfortunately we often only start to take it seriously when it starts to deteriorate. Living in front of a screen requires new habits: it’s not enough to wear the glasses that come first. It’s worth consulting a professional and choosing a tailor-made solution to not only work more efficiently, but also keep your eyes healthy for longer.
Contact one of our optometrists for an accurate examination and personalised solutions to help you choose the best glasses!
