How to Relieve Eye Strain from Screens: 5 Tips That Actually Work
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If you spend hours staring at a computer, phone, or TV, you've probably felt it — that dull ache behind your eyes, the blurry vision, the tension headache creeping in. Screen-related eye strain (also called digital eye strain) affects millions of people every day.
Here are 5 proven ways to find relief:
1. Follow the 20-20-20 Rule
Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This gives your eye muscles a chance to relax and reset.
2. Adjust Your Screen Settings
Reduce blue light by enabling Night Mode on your devices. Lower your screen brightness to match your surrounding light level.
3. Blink More Consciously
We blink up to 66% less when looking at screens, leading to dry, irritated eyes. Make a conscious effort to blink fully and regularly.
4. Take Real Breaks
Step away from your screen every hour. Even a 5-minute break makes a significant difference in eye fatigue over the course of a day.
5. Use an Eye Massager
Targeted eye massage stimulates circulation around the eyes, relieves muscle tension, and helps reduce puffiness. The EyeZen Eye Massager uses air pressure, vibration and warmth to deliver a spa-like experience in just 15 minutes — perfect for your lunch break or end-of-day wind-down.
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