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A 20-year-old female asked:

How many hours a day should i limit my computer use to to prevent strained eyes?

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Dr. Stan Coleman
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Computer: You should take a several minute break every 30 minutes. Your blink reflex will be diminished by over 60% at that time resulting in dryness and irritation.With the break it will return to normal.No significant eye damage will occur.
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