We all lead busy lives. We spend long hours at work staring at computer screens and looking at our mobile phones. This makes our eyes tired and can even cause our eyesight to deteriorate. So how can we better protect our eyes? Check out this popular screen bar guide with models from BenQ and Mijia to brighten up your working moment and keep your eyes healthy.

Why do we need a screen bar?

1. Protect your eyesight

Too much or too little light in a room can cause eye discomfort while blue light and glare from direct computer exposure causes eye strain. To ensure less discomfort to your eyes, be aware of the lighting in your office. With a screen bar, you can simply mount it up for additional light to meet reading needs at different times.

2. Compatible with different work environments

Unlike conventional desk lamps, a screen bar illuminates the desktop and keyboard area in front of the screen. The asymmetrical forward light source design reduces the difference in brightness between the screen and the desktop and avoids reflections on the screen. Whether you are reading with your head down or looking at the screen at eye level, you will no longer be bothered by reflections and glare for a different viewing experience.

3. Save desk space

The screen bar is a clip-on design that hangs above the computer screen. For homes where space is at a premium, a screen bar on a computer desk eliminates the need for extra tabletop space and provides an equal or better lighting experience than a regular desk lamp.

4. Restore true colours

Design, photography and painting place great emphasis on colour expression. Colour is easily affected by the temperature, light and dark of the ambient light source, resulting in colour differences. This is achieved by correcting the colour of the screen and adjusting the ambient light source to reveal true colours. A screen bar can effectively adjust the ambient light source to the right colour tone and brightness to restore its original shade.

Guide to buying a screen bar

1. Size and weight

Weight is the first concern as the light needs to be mounted on the computer screen. If it is too big and heavy, it could cause the screen to tilt or collapse. Check that the size of the light and the screen are compatible before purchase.

2. Screen thickness

The thickness of the screen that a screen bar is compatible with is a major concern. How it is used will vary depending on the type of fixture. Users with different devices should check whether a screen bar can be used on both flat and curved screens.

3. Colour temperature and brightness settings

These can be adjusted with an optional screen bar. Adjust to warm light, warm white light or white light according to mood, eye condition and work needs. Some models are equipped with a pre-set fill light mode, which pre-sets the light to better suit the computer, and an intelligent sensor that adjusts the light according to surroundings.

4. Colour rendering index

The colour rendering index (CRI/Ra) ranges from 0 to 100. The closer the value to 100, the better the colour rendering performance. Users who value visual impact should pay more attention to this index. By purchasing a high CRI monitor, you will be able to experience a field of vision close to natural light, which not only helps to bring out true colours, but also helps to prevent myopia.

5. Power supply

When purchasing a screen bar, check the power supply options, such as whether it can be connected to a computer, mobile power source or a USB charger. If you need to take the screen bar with you for work, reading or even camping, a model which connects to different power sources can help to improve lighting in different environments.

Eye Care Tips

1. For general clerical work, adjust the screen bar to a natural yellowish soft light to illuminate the working area with a subtle light and reduce the burden on your eyes.

2. Even after the light has been adjusted to the optimal level, users should take a break from time to time by looking at a distant view or closing their eyes to relax and relieve tiredness.