Sometimes I can see the screen flicker or pulse rapidly out of the corner of my eye when I look at my source document. A. No, the flicker does not hurt you. However, some people find it very distracting. To minimize the flicker, place your source document as close to the screen as possible. Back to VDT Vision Concerns Back to Table of Contents 9.
Breaks help relieve or prevent eye complaints.
This does not mean that you need to stop work altogether. It may also be helpful to occasionally look up from the screen or keyboard. Try to look at an object that is over 10 feet away. This will relax the focusing and coordinating muscles of the eye. It may also help to increase the size of the font on the screen.