Our eyes are essential but often strained by modern lifestyles and screens. Remember, prevention is better than cure - daily habits, like those below, can greatly improve your eye health:
- Follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds to relax your eye muscles
- Adjust your screen settings: Adjust your screen brightness to match ambient light, increase font size, use a blue light filter, and consider an anti-glare screen for reduced eye strain.
- Maintain proper distance and positioning: Keep your laptop 20-28 inches away, slightly below eye level, and maintain a straight back with relaxed shoulders and flat feet.
- Blink often and use eye drops: Blink consciously to prevent dry eyes, and use artificial tears if irritation occurs.
- Take regular breaks: Get up every hour to improve circulation, stretch, and relax your eyes.
- Reduce screen time outside of work: Limit post-work screen time; opt for hobbies and use night mode when working late.
- Eat eye-friendly foods: Eat foods rich in Vitamin A, omega-3s, and antioxidants like carrots, greens, fish, and nuts.
- Sleep well: Get 7-8 hours of sleep for eye recovery, and avoid screens 30 minutes before bedtime.
Issues that might cause if you don't take care of your eyes:
- Digital eye strain (Computer Vision Syndrome): Blurred vision, headaches, and fatigue.
- Dry eyes: Reduced blinking leads to insufficient moisture.
- Eye fatigue: Tiredness from continuous focus without breaks.
- Blurry vision: Temporary blurring due to overexerted eye muscles.
- Redness and irritation: Caused by dryness and strain.
- Light sensitivity: Increased sensitivity to bright light.
- Myopia (nearsightedness): Higher risk from extended screen use.
- Headaches and migraines: Eye strain-related headaches.
Take care of your eyes.. !!
Have a great week ahead !!!