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You can prevent it by following the given tips:
              •  Proper Posture: Maintain a neutral wrist position while typing, with your fingers positioned over the home keys
                (asdf and jkl;). Keep elbows close to your body to reduce strain.
              •  Mouse Use: Avoid gripping the mouse too tightly. Ensure the mouse and keyboard are at the same level to prevent
                awkward wrist angles.
              •  Ergonomic Equipment: Use ergonomic keyboards and mouse designed to support natural hand and wrist positions.
                This helps reduce the risk of developing wrist-related conditions.
              •  Regular Breaks: Take breaks to stretch and relax your hands and wrists. Perform gentle exercises to improve flexibility
                and reduce muscle tension.
              Strain in Legs and Feet

              Sitting for long periods while working can cause strain in your legs. Here’s how to prevent it:
              •  Chair Position: Adjust your chair so that you can sit comfortably with your feet flat on the floor and your lower legs
                vertical (at a right angle to the floor).
              •  Footrest: Use a footrest if needed to provide extra support and keep your feet comfortable.
              •  Space for Movement: Ensure there’s enough space under your desk to change your sitting position and stretch your
                legs occasionally.

              By using above tips, you can reduce strain and maintain comfort while sitting at your desk.
              Eye Strain

              Working on a computer for long periods can cause eye strain and visual fatigue. It is important to look after your eye
              health. Specifically, wear anti-glare glasses to work on the computer.

              The reasons for eye strains are :
              •  Bright Light and Glare: The bright light from your computer screen and glare can strain your eyes.
              •  Flickering Images: Flickering images on the screen can make your eyes work harder, leading to fatigue.
              •  Forgetting to Blink: When you focus on the screen, you might blink less, causing your eyes to dry out.
              Symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome are:
              •  Blurry Vision: Difficulty seeing clearly.
              •  Burning or Watering Eyes: Your eyes may feel irritated or tear up.

              •  Headaches: Eye strain can lead to headaches.
              •  Shoulder and Neck Pain: Strain on your eyes can also affect your neck and shoulders.
              To reduce the risks of visual problems:
              •  Adjust Screen Brightness: Lower the brightness of your computer screen to reduce eye strain.
              •  Reposition the Screen: Move the screen to avoid glare from lights or windows.
              •  Proper Vision Distance: Keep a suitable distance from the screen and remember to blink regularly.
              •  Wear Anti-glare Glasses: Use glasses that reduce glare when working on the computer.

              •  Clean Screen and Use Desk Lamp: Keep your screen clean and use a desk lamp to improve visibility.
              •  Easy-to-see Screen Colours: Ensure the screen colours are comfortable to look at and that text is sharp and easy to
                read.

              •  Take Periodic Breaks: Give your eyes a break by looking away from the screen regularly. Try the 20-20-20 rule: every
                20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
              •  Maintain Proper Monitor Distance: Keep your monitor 18 to 24 inches away from your face.
              •  Avoid Sunlight Glare: Position monitors to avoid glare from sunlight and keep them clean.



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