Protect Yourself While Gaming
Tips to avoid eyestrain and sit properly advice, while games Play means long hours at the computer. Bad habits of self absorption and obsessive mania, and posture are detrimental to health. Problems like musculoskeletal injuries, eyestrain, and disabilities of the hand and wrist like, RSI or repetitive strain injuries are common. The causes of poor posture, pain, stiffness, weakness, poor circulation, and inflammation. Make sure that: The office is specifically designed for computers. While seated, feet flat on the ground, arms and thighs are parallel to the floor, back straight and arms do not stretch to reach the keyboard or mouse. The keyboard height is such that your elbows are parallel to the ground and on the keyboard. An ergonomic keyboard is recommended. The column continues its “S curve” in sitting position, so use an ergonomic chair and, if necessary, a stool. The mouse is placed in the same height as the keyboard. Use the entire arm and not just the wrist while using the mouse. Writing is done with the fingers of light. The wrists should be flat and not bend to the left or right. To avoid nerve compression at the elbow should not be an angle exceeding 90 degrees. The arms are lifted from the keyboard as often as possible. The tasks are alternated so that you do not type or click the mouse continuously. Another factor is eyestrain. Computer use can cause prolonged blurred vision, difficulty concentrating and headaches. Reduce risk by ensuring that: The light source is tilted on its side. The main source of light should not shine on the face or directly on the screen. Lighting should have a ratio of 10:3 characters on the screen should be 10 times brighter than the background and the lights of the room should be 3 times the brightness of the screen. Use a shade of safeguards to prevent glare on the screen. Glare and reflections are eliminated by using an anti-glare screen and tilting the screen slightly. The monitor should be centered, so that neither the body nor the neck is twisted at the display screen. The screen is of good quality. The text must be solid and not disturbed. Change the resolution of a comfortable font size. The monitor is a suitable distance. The screen is at eye level or lower. Brightness and contrast are reduced to appropriate levels. It is important Breaking concentration while watching the monitor on distant objects at least once every 15-20 minutes. Break between the eyes to blink rapidly. This will lubricate the eyes and avoid dryness. Schedule regular inspections of sight. Monitor blurred vision, headaches, red eyes or watery eyes. Projections of water and rinse eyes for at least 3-4 times a day. Tips: It is advisable to take frequent breaks, or stretch or a walk once every hour for 10-15 minutes. Use a well ventilated. Reducing emissions from laser printers, copiers and scanners. The problems can be eliminated and the risk reduction through the inculcation of good posture and work habits.
