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Reduce Screen Glare: Complete Guide for Desk Workers

Screen glare is a major cause of eye strain. Learn how to eliminate glare from your workstation for good.

Screen glare forces your eyes to work harder, causing fatigue, headaches, and squinting. There are three common glare sources: overhead lighting, windows behind or beside your monitor, and desk lamps pointing at your screen. Fix them by placing your monitor perpendicular to windows, using blinds to control natural light, switching to a monitor light bar that casts light downward, and applying a matte screen filter if reflections persist.