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Many
people suffer from eye strain due to excessive screen time. Symptoms may
include dry or watery eyes, headaches, blurred or double vision, and
sensitivity to light.
The
20-20-20-20 Exercise
To
reduce the risk of digital eye strain and relieve eye strain caused by
prolonged screen time, you can try the 20-20-20-20 exercise. For every 20
minutes spent looking at a screen, take a 20-second break to look at an object
20 feet away and blink your eyes gently 20 times.
These
exercises
for eye strain can help to prevent eye fatigue, dry eyes, headaches,
and improve posture, as well as increase productivity. While it is important to
maintain overall lifestyle habits, such as proper nutrition, movement, sleep,
and emotional wellness, this exercise can be an easy and effective way to give
your eyes a break.
However,
20-20-20-20 is not a magic exercise. So, also pay attention to other aspects of
your lifestyle like nutrition, movement, sleep, and emotional wellness. Foods
rich in zeaxanthin and lutein are powerful for your eye health. A few of these
include leafy greens like kale, spinach, broccoli, peas and lettuce, egg yolks,
pistachios, flax seeds, corn, bell peppers, and so on. If your symptoms
persist, it is important to consult with an ophthalmologist.
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