4 things you can do to avoid eye strain
Although our eyes are typically able to function all day long, as we age, they get tired more easily. The good new is there are simple things you can do to ensure that you are as easy on your eyes as possible while not changing up your routine too much.
1. Blink more
Blinking provides a break for our eyes, but is often disregarded as we rarely think about it. Blinking lubricates your eyes by spreading your tears evenly along your eyes. It can also help with eye strain caused by dryness. To help with this, train yourself to blink more often to prevent dryness. Put reminders somewhere near you so you'll be reminded to do this.
2. Exercise your eyes muscles
To help strengthen your eye muscles, you should exercise them. To do this, roll your eyes slowly side to side, up and down, and on the diagonals. Repeat this three to five times.
Perform these exercises a couple of times each day, especially if you are working for long periods of time.
3. Create the best lighting in your home
You want to create an environment conducive to what is comfortable. Use incandescent lighting and avoid high-intensity lamps, which cast shadows and create glares unnecessarily. Place dim lights in darker corners of the room to create equal brightness without dark, shadowed areas.
4. Make sure you have the right glasses
Make sure your eyeglasses have the proper prescription. You can check with your eye doctor if you are unsure. If you wear bifocals, you might tilt your head at an awkward angle when using your computer, tablet, phone or reading a book. If this is the case, talk to your eye doctor to see if progressive lenses may work better.
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