7 Tips To Maintain Eye Health With Extended Screen Use

             Written by: Deepa Sarkar

Extended screen time can strain your eyes, but with some simple practices, you can keep them healthy and comfortable. 

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Discover these top 7 tips to protect your vision.

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Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds to reduce eye strain and prevent fatigue.

Follow The 20-20-20 Rule

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Ensure your screen brightness matches your surroundings and adjust the text size for comfortable reading. Reduce blue light with screen filters or settings.

Adjust Screen Settings

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Keep your screen about an arm’s length away and position it so the top of the screen is at or just below eye level.

Maintain Proper Distance

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Remember to blink regularly to keep your eyes moist and prevent dryness. Blinking helps spread tears evenly across the surface of your eyes.

Blink Frequently

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Apply preservative-free artificial tears to relieve dry eyes caused by prolonged screen use. They help maintain moisture and comfort.

Use Artificial Tears

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Use ambient lighting to reduce glare on your screen. Avoid working in dim light and ensure proper lighting in your workspace.

Adjust Lighting

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Stand up, stretch, and walk around every hour to relax your eyes and prevent prolonged strain.

Take Regular Breaks

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