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R0/0/639/199 text/15/20 Cataracts - Radiation from your computer screen has not been found to cause them. The levels known to cause cataracts are 10,000 times higher than those coming from a VDT. Just four hours per week is sufficient enough to cause a significant injury if you are working at a poorly designed or adjusted workstation. According to numerous sources and research, the singlemost prevention technique is to simply take regular breaks. With the old-timey typewriters, there ~ text/329/20 were natural breaks, like putting in new paper and carriage returns. Today, it's non-stop and high-speed; which puts more wear and tear on hands and wrists and there is no recovery time. There are existing computer programs that will interrupt your work to let you know it's time to rest and stretch. You can set your digital watch or clock to go off at regular intervals. During your break, it is extremely important to RELAX your hands. Let them go limp, shake them ~ S1000/80 S2000/80 S4000/80

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