In the digital age, electronic screens such as computers, mobile phones and tablets have become an integral part of our daily lives. However, staring at these screens for long periods of time can lead to eye strain, which can cause a range of eye problems such as dry eyes, blurred vision or even vision loss. This is why it is so important to learn how to reduce eye strain and protect our vision.
Tips for reducing eye strain
Rationalise the time you spend using your eyes
Follow the 20-20-20 rule: Look 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
Reduce unnecessary use, such as scrolling through Instagram or Tik Tok before bed.
Adjust the environment for use
Use electronic devices in a well-lit and soft environment, but avoid glare from bright lights. Always keep the screen at least an arm's length from your eyes, or more for larger screens. Also, set the screen brightness and contrast to appropriate levels to minimise eye irritation. If your monitor has an anti-blue light mode, turn it on. It will be more effective if you can wear a pair of professional blue light glasses.
Eye exercises
Repeatedly rotating your eyeballs clockwise and counterclockwise can increase blood flow to the eyes and reduce eye fatigue.
Tilt your head back and keep blinking to keep the blood flowing. If your eyes are slightly tired, do blinking exercises 2 or 3 times to relieve them effectively.
Maintain good habits
Get enough sleep and stay in a good mood. Studies have shown that a bad mood can affect your eyesight!
Ensure a balanced intake of different nutrients and eat more fruit and vegetables, especially those rich in vitamins A, C and E, such as carrots, spinach, tomatoes, etc., which can help protect eye health.
Eye examination
If you continue to have problems with your eyes, don't hesitate to see your optician. Loss of sight is often irreversible, so we need to take care of it.
Reducing eye strain is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your vision. By using the above methods, we can effectively reduce eye fatigue and protect our vision health. In our daily lives, we should always pay attention to our eye habits and take active measures to protect our eye health, so that our vision can become a solid guarantee for a better life.
