How can my child avoid eyestrain?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has provided the following helpful suggestions for making the appropriate workstation modifications to help avoid eye strain:

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  Position the video display terminal (VDT) slightly further away than where you normally hold reading material.
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  Position the top of the VDT screen at or slightly below eye level.
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  Place all reference material as close to the screen as possible to minimize head and eye movements and focusing changes.
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  Minimize lighting reflections and glare.
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  Keep the VDT screen clean and dust-free.
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  Schedule periodic rest breaks to avoid eye fatigue.
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  Keep the eyes lubricated (by blinking) to prevent them from drying out.
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  Keep the VDT screen in proper focus.
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  Consult your adolescent's ophthalmologist, as some individuals who normally do not need glasses may need corrective lenses for computer work.