F.lux reduces eyestrain
I spend a lot of my day looking at a computer display — like most of you, I imagine. One of many considerations when spending a lot of time in front of a computer is eyestrain. Rest breaks (10 seconds looking at a far-off object every 10 minutes, for example) are good practice, and there are plenty of widgets and programs to remind you to do this – but what about reducing the causes on the computer’s end?
F.lux (Mac, Windows, Linux) does that. With the help of geographic location data and (if you use a Mac) the ambient light sensor, F.lux adjusts your screen to match the light in the room. This isn’t simply about reducing brightness. F.lux handles multiple factors (e.g. color temperature) to make your screen easier on the eyes.
Small changes such as this should go a long way in reducing eyestrain. I’m 27, I’ve worn glasses since middle school, and am just starting to adjust to contact lenses. My optometrist recently recommended reading glasses when working on the computer or reading to help take the load off my contact lenses. It’s a small change, but it’s helped my eyestrain. F.lux is one more tool in the arsenal.
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