An indirect pendant hangs from the ceiling and shines up to reflect off of the ceiling so that there is no direct source of light. The second source of glare is known as direct glare. The best way to control glare from a window is through operable window treatments. If a task lamp is needed for documents, make sure it illuminates the documents and not the monitor. The third source of glare is indirect glare.
Indirect glare is caused by reflections from glossy surfaces such as walls or furniture.
These surfaces should be a matte finish. Another important factor in reducing eyestrain is correct positioning of the computer monitor. It is better to increase the size of the text on the screen and to have the monitor at a further distance. It is also recommended to have your monitor below eye level. When trying to view objects at a close distance, the eyes must both accommodate and converge.