London, United Kingdom (CU)_ When it comes to eye health, especially in the current pandemic period, we are particularly concerned about screen time. The pandemic has resulted in greater screen time, not only for the working group, but also for our children. Everything has transferred to the internet space, from office work to birthday parties, giving extra strain to your eyes.
Lengthy periods of intense focus on a screen and long periods of driving and detailed work such as writing and reading can cause eye tiredness. When you are focused intensely on the screen, you don’t blink very often. Digital screens can cause your pupils to get dry and itchy by reducing your blinking. When you focus on something for an extended period of time, your eyes need to relax.
It is difficult to recognize and determine when your eyes are tired because the symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for other things. Some people may develop headaches, neck pain, and stiffness, as well as difficulty in concentrating. Your eyes may become watery, your vision may become hazy, your eyes may burn or itch, or you may become more sensitive to light. All the above symptoms signal that you need to give some rest and close your eyes for a while.
Here are some tips to relieve eye fatigue.
- Increasing the font size of your laptop and phone could protect your eyes. The screen’s glare and reflection might strain the eyes even more.
- Maintaining a two-foot distance between the screen and eyes will ensure that your sight is somewhat downwards.
- Lower the screen’s brightness and remember to blink every now and then. You may even set an alarm on your phone or write a message on your computer screen to remind you to blink frequently.
- The 20-20-20 rule should be followed. Look at an object that is 20 feet away from you for at least 20 seconds for every 20 minutes. This will provide enough and much-needed rest for your eyes.
- Don’t stare at any screens until you begin to feel better.
- Have your eyes examined at least once a year.
- Eye fatigue can be exacerbated by underlying vision disorders such as myopia.
