What is glare?
Glare is a common problem with lighting in offices. It makes it difficult to see the computer screen and strains the eyes. There are two kinds of glare including direct glare and indirect glare. Direct glare occurs when light shines directly in your eyes. Indirect glare occurs when light is reflected from a surface. A simple example of indirect glare is when light hits the monitor and reflects into your eyes.
How to determine the source of glare?
Turn off your monitor and look at the blank screen. This will display any light sources which may be affecting your screen. Identifying the source of the glare will allow you to take necessary precautions (i.e. dim overhead light or install window blinds).
How can I reduce glare?
Here are some tips to eliminate glare:
• Position your monitor perpendicular to the windows and between overhead light panels.
• Use curtains and blinds to control the amount of natural light.
• Eliminate the sources that shine directly into your eyes.
• Eliminate the sources that reflect into your eyes.
• Consider the use of LCD (flat panel) monitors.
• Dim overhead lights.
• Angel the monitor away from the light.
• Place filters or fixtures on overhead lights.
• Tint windows.
• Cover the monitor with an anti-glare screen.
• Use polarized glass to prevent glare.
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