If you don't know how to protect your eyes from long exposure to the computer screen, learn what the experts recommend.
The majority of office workers suffer from dry eye. When they spend more than 10 hours a day on the computer and mobile phone, their eyes start to get tired and blurred.
Experts estimate that at least half of the people who use computers for work experience some form of eye strain, usually leading to irritation, dryness, headaches ή blurred vision.
One way to rest our eyes from long hours at the computer is the rule that we should apply every 20 minutes, according to which only 20 seconds at a time is enough to relieve our eyes.
We therefore follow the following recommendation: Look away from your screen for 20 seconds every 20 minutes and make sure you look at least 20 feet away. Experts say that these 20 seconds are enough to relax our eyes enough to reduce eye strain.
Although the method has been known for a long time, this is the first time this relief strategy has been scientifically validated, according to a statement from the UK, where research has been carried out.
So you say that this approach may help to alleviate some eye symptoms associated with prolonged computer use. Such symptoms may include dryness, η sensitivity and the discomfort.
Clearly, one of the key questions is how do we remember every 20 minutes to look 20 feet away? A reminder on our phone or watch can help us to take regular breaks for the good of our eyes. Or, if we forget, let's turn our gaze somewhere far away whenever we feel our eyes getting uncomfortable!
