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The eyes are the window to the soul, however, nowadays young people get nearsighted quite early when they have access to modern technology. Regular exposure to smartphones, as well as daily work with computers will make eyes tired, dry eyes even dark circles. So what to do when eyestrain? Here are some methods to rescue your tired eyes
1. Apply a warm towel After tiring work, you can use a towel dipped in warm water to apply to tired, aching eyes. Warm compresses can help your eyes:
Add moisture Reduce pain Increase blood flow Relax muscle spasms Remember to wash your hands before starting so bacteria can't enter the eyes. You can dip a towel in sterilized boiled water and let it cool until it's still lukewarm. Then, place it over your eye for about 5-10 minutes or as long as your doctor prescribes.
2. Adjust device screen and lamp lighting Different activities will require different light intensities. While you watch TV, you should keep the room illuminated with soft light. In the case of reading, place the light behind you and towards the page, out of your sight. For digital displays, adjust the brightness to match the light levels around you. In addition, adjusting the contrast of the screen is essential to prevent your eyes from straining excessively while viewing.
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3. Wear specialized glasses for computers This is the type of glasses used when using computers with lenses coated with blue light filter. Glasses help reduce the effects of computer vision syndrome and keep the computer viewing distance about 20-26 inches from your face. Some have special glasses that can help you quickly switch focus between near, medium and far distances. Before you buy glasses, you need to distinguish between specialized glasses for computers and glasses that block blue light. The blue light blocking specifications of glasses can help make your eyes more comfortable. However, it does not always prevent you from eye strain.
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4. Massage your eyes Eye experts associate this technique with an alternative therapy known as the Bates Method, named after ophthalmologist William Bates. He asked: "Is wearing glasses the only method that can correct vision?". Research shows that his method does not correct vision, but it can help reduce eye strain. Place your palm over your closed eyes, without putting pressure on the eyeballs. This can help relax your eyes.
5. Change Your Computer Settings Just a little tweaking can make a big difference to your eyes. Make sure the distance between your computer screen and your face is always about an arm's length (20-26 inches). The center of the screen should be about 4 to 5 inches below eye level. It will be better if you use an ergonomic chair that can be moved up and down and adjusted to the necessary height. When looking at the computer, you should adjust the text size so that you do not squint. Besides, reading on paper instead of a screen will limit eye problems. Therefore, you should print the document if possible. Using a variety of reading methods helps your eyes move back and forth, limiting looking too much at the device.
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6. Apply tea bags Tea is not just for drinking, tea bags after use can also be used for other purposes. They act as a relaxing cold pack for your eyes. After making chamomile or regular tea, you can place the bags in a clean container in the refrigerator. Once they have cooled, apply them to your eyelids to help soothe your eyes and reduce swelling. Wash your hands thoroughly before applying the tea to your eyes and avoid getting the tea in your eyes.
7. Do eye exercises Eye exercises help improve eye fatigue. Practice it regularly by keeping your finger about a hand away from your eyes and focusing on it. Then focus on another distance and return to focusing on your fingers. Repeat this a few times. You can try something else like closing your eyes, rolling them up toward the ceiling, then toward the floor, looking right, then left. These exercises can help reduce eye strain, but they won't actually make your eye muscles stronger.
8. Screenshot Breaks Experts say that when using digital devices, you should take a break from looking at screens. They recommend the 20-20-20 rule, which is taking a 20-second break to look at something 20 feet away every 20 minutes. Another trick like every 2 hours of screen use, give your eyes a break for about 15 minutes.
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9. Improve the quality of the air around you Dry eyes make us feel more tired. Therefore, you need to improve air quality by using a humidifier to add moisture to the air and your eyes. A minimum humidity of 45% is best. Also, turn on the air conditioner or stay away from the vents, so that dry air is not blowing directly on your face. Consider quitting if you're using it.
10. Use artificial tears or real tears Eye drops help improve dry and tired eyes. You can use eye drops even when your eyes feel fine to keep them moist and prevent symptoms from recurring. Also, if you prefer natural tears, you should also blink more often, especially when you're using a digital device. Normally, we blink 15 times a minute. However, when using a computer that number drops significantly to only about 5-7 times.
Nowadays, the number of people suffering from eye problems is increasing day by day. Hope the above information can help you improve the condition of your eyes, protect your eyes against harmful electronic devices.
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Reference source: webmd.com
