Make your screen easier on your eyes — practical settings, tools, and habits to reduce eye strain for users of all ages.
The single most effective habit to prevent digital eye strain
Every 20 minutes, look at something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This relaxes the focusing muscles in your eyes and dramatically reduces strain over long sessions.
Use the controls below to find your most comfortable reading settings. These simulate what built-in OS tools can do for you.
This is a sample paragraph to help you find your most comfortable reading size and background colour. Comfortable reading reduces headaches and eye fatigue during long sessions at the computer. Try adjusting the controls above and notice the difference — everyone has a slightly different preference!
Reduces blue light from your screen in the evenings, which helps protect your sleep cycle and reduces eye strain after dark.
Increase the size of all text and interface elements system-wide so everything is easier to read without squinting.
Inverts or darkens the screen to reduce glare and make text stand out more clearly — especially helpful in low-light environments.
Zoom into any part of your screen without changing your display settings. Great for reading small text or viewing photos in detail.
Make your mouse pointer larger and more visible. Extremely helpful for users who find the default cursor small or hard to track.
Have your computer read text aloud to you. Reduces the need to stare at the screen for extended periods while still absorbing content.
Press Ctrl + Plus (+) to zoom in, Ctrl + Minus (−) to zoom out, Ctrl + 0 to reset. Works in all browsers on Windows and Mac.
Click the book icon in the address bar (Firefox / Safari) to strip away distractions and show clean, readable text with your preferred font size.
"Dark Reader" (free extension) adds dark mode to every website automatically — great for late-night browsing or high-contrast preference.
In Chrome: Settings → Appearance → Font Size. In Firefox: Settings → Language & Appearance → Default Font Size.
Screen should be about arm's length away (50–70 cm) and slightly below eye level. Tilting it back slightly reduces glare.
Position your screen so windows are to the side, not behind or in front. Use blinds or a matte screen protector to reduce reflections.
Your screen shouldn't be much brighter or darker than the room around it. Adjust brightness to match ambient lighting as it changes throughout the day.
We blink up to 50% less when staring at a screen. Blinking keeps eyes moist. If eyes feel dry, try lubricating eye drops recommended by your pharmacist.
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