npr: anyone get headaches from looking at computer screen?

docmay25

I am in front of a computer all day for work.  I get a headache every time I work that progressively gets worse thru the day.  Anyone else have this problem?  I do get tension headaches a lot too and that is what it feels like, but it is always when I am looking at the computer screen at work for long period of time.  Anything that I can do about it? I wear glasses fo distance and have tried wearing my glasses when working but that does not help.

CBKMRB

Do you have a glare filter on your screen?  I used to get headaches but it helped having the glare filter on my monitor.

august06mom

Ditto on the glare filter. They can really make a difference, although they may not help with LCD monitors (not sure).

amhough

I would consider getting your eyes checked.  I was having the same problem, and when I went for my annual eye exam I went to a new eye doctor who adjusted my prescription pretty drastically and it made a HUGE difference.