Humidifier in workspace

Also known as: indoor humidity, tear film humidity, workspace humidifier

BBuilding Evidence400 studies referenced

Maintain 40-60% indoor humidity, especially in heated or air-conditioned environments. Low humidity accelerates tear film evaporation and worsens dry-eye symptoms. A small workspace humidifier is one of the cheapest and most effective dry-eye interventions.

Duration

Throughout work sessions

Frequency

Daily during screen work

Equipment

Humidifier, Hygrometer (optional)

How to do it

1Use a small humidifier on your desk or in your workspace
2Target 40-60% relative humidity (use a cheap hygrometer to check)

3Especially important in winter (heating) and summer (AC)
4Clean the humidifier weekly to prevent mold
5Distilled or filtered water reduces mineral dust

Safety notes

Clean weekly. Over-humidifying (>60%) can promote mold and dust mites.

Protocols featuring this habit

Dry Eye Relief ProtocolAAdequate Evidence

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Health domains

Vision & eye health

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