Is your screen time increasing? Is the amount of your eye power increasing and contributing to eye strain? If the answer is yes, you are not alone.
In a recent survey, it was found that 80 percent of people said the pandemic has increased screen time, which increases eye strain.
Nearly a quarter of people say their eyes are worse now than they were a year ago. Some also report experiencing some degree of eye discomfort on a daily basis. Given all this data, it’s clear that we all need to quickly keep our eyes open.
A digital detox, where you don’t look at the screen for some time, is a good way to relieve eye strain. There are other ways to relax your eyes besides taking your eyes off the screen.
What causes digital eye strain?
Digital eye strain occurs due to prolonged and repeated use of screens. This exposes us to the blue light emitted by the screen.
Symptoms of eye strain?
Common symptoms of eye strain include blurred vision, headaches, and dry, sore, and watery eyes.
Even if a person has perfect eyesight, spending too much time in front of a screen can tire their eyes. To reduce the effects of blue light, doctors recommend using computer lenses, anti-reflective lens coatings, or blue light reducers that can help reduce blue light exposure.
If you don’t wear prescription glasses, you can wear non-prescription glasses with reduced blue light, and an anti-reflective coating can be used.
The 20-20-20 rule for stress relief
20-20-20 is where every 20 minutes it takes 20 seconds to see something 20 feet away. This helps by resetting your focus and helps you feel less stressed from digital eye strain.
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Blinking frequently also helps relieve discomfort by moisturizing your eyes. Keeping your eyes open for too long can cause dry eyes and increase eye strain.
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