[jpe-210]

My optometrist suggested that about every 20-30 minutes or so I should try and pick out something on the horizon or at least several yards away and focus my eyes on it.

Sitting so close to the screen it makes sense, and the “stretch” you feel when focusing on something close and then far away has really decreased my eye strain.

[salehmdev]

Yup, very good advice! An optometrist friend of mine recommended the same. I notice it helps relieve my eyes all the time

[somewhereoutth]

Yes I've always tried to have a long view (out the window or down the room) beyond my monitor.