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Question: How frequently should I take vision breaks during computer use?

Answer: Every 20 minutes, according to Dr. Elise Brisco in Computers and Your Vision: What You Need to Know.

Brisco, an optometrist practicing at the Hollywood Vision Center in Los Angeles, advises that "too many people stare into the monitor for hours on end. This can help foster computer vision syndrome. You need to look away from the computer every 20 minutes so your eyes can relax their focus."

Find out more ways to safeguard your vision in Computers and Your Vision: What You Need to Know.