{"id":883,"date":"2006-01-17T18:07:00","date_gmt":"2006-01-17T12:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2006\/01\/17\/reduce-computer-monitor-eye-strain-in-2-easy-steps\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T15:07:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T09:37:04","slug":"reduce-computer-monitor-eye-strain-in-2-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2006\/01\/reduce-computer-monitor-eye-strain-in-2-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Computer Eye Strain: 9 Simple Fixes (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many readers thanked us years ago for two simple tips that eased their tired eyes: turn on ClearType and raise the monitor refresh rate. Both still help, but in 2026 there is more you can do. If you want to reduce computer eye strain<\/strong>, these screen settings and habits, based on guidance from eye-care organizations, make long hours at a monitor more comfortable.<\/p>\n

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Quick answer:<\/strong> Follow the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look at something about 20 feet away for 20 seconds), sit about an arm’s length from the screen with its top at or slightly below eye level, match screen brightness to the room, reduce glare, enlarge small text, turn on ClearType on Windows and use the highest refresh rate your monitor supports. If your eyes feel dry, blink more often and consider artificial tears. See an eye doctor if symptoms persist.<\/p>\n

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