Glare happens because of the way light reflects off surfaces.\u00a0 When there\u2019s glare, there\u2019s usually a lot of squinting.\u00a0 And when there\u2019s a lot of squinting, eyes get tired.\u00a0 So get rid of it.<\/p>\n
The easiest way to control glare when speed reading, is to control the source of light that\u2019s causing it.\u00a0 You can also take steps to adjust any surfaces that are reflecting the light.\u00a0 And you can filter the source of light before it has a chance to reach your eyes.\u00a0 Address all of these issues and you will have greatly reduced and possibly even eliminated one of the biggest triggers of eye fatigue.<\/p>\n
When it comes to light sources, most glare is caused by direct light.\u00a0 So whenever possible, try to use reflected sources instead.\u00a0 Also, be sure to use lampshades or globes to help diffuse or soften the amount of light coming from desk lamps, table lamps and ceiling lights.<\/p>\n
If the light comes from outdoors, diffuse the source by covering your windows with curtains or plastic blinds.\u00a0 Wooden blinds and metal blinds aren\u2019t as good of a covering because they may reflect the light and cause more glare.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re reading at a desk, it\u2019s important to learn that any shiny surfaces on or around your desk will also reflect light and cause you to squint.\u00a0 It\u2019s true!\u00a0 So you need to get to work covering up all those shiny surfaces.\u00a0 Try placing a glare filter over your computer monitor and a desk calendar or something else across the top of your desk that makes the desk surface duller.\u00a0 You may have to move or remove your photos and anything else that\u2019s causing glare.<\/p>\n
The way you position your work area also determines whether you attract or reduce glare.\u00a0 Whenever you are looking straight at the light source, like when your reading desk faces a window, you will always have more glare.\u00a0 What you need to do instead is position your work surface so that it\u2019s at a 90 degree angle to the light source whether that source is a window, a lamp or something else.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve tried all this and glare is still a problem, don\u2019t give up!\u00a0 There are other steps you can take.\u00a0 If you can\u2019t stop light from coming in, you can always stop it from reaching your eyes.\u00a0 All you have to do is cover your eyes with polarized lenses.<\/p>\n
Even if you don\u2019t need glasses to correct your vision, it may be time to visit an eye doctor.\u00a0 He or she can help you select a pair of glasses that have been specially designed to reduce glare.<\/p>\n
Remember, glare is a common problem and a major cause of eye strain.\u00a0 Solutions are out there but the only way you\u2019ll find them if you go hunting for them.<\/p>\n
And speaking of hunting, don\u2019t laugh, but glasses specifically designed for shooting or hunting are also very effective at stopping glare before it reaches your eyes!<\/p>\n
It doesn\u2019t matter how you look, or how your speed reading environment looks.\u00a0 When it comes to glare, what matters most is eliminating it so you can eliminate the problem of eye fatigue!<\/p>\n
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