Eyes degenerate due to overuse or age, which is why, it is important to indulge in some eye exercises, especially amid the current work-from-home situation. The recently-adopted work-from-home routine has cost us our eye health because our dependency on digital screens like mobiles, laptops, e-readers, tablets, and even television, has disproportionately increased.
Doctors advise that this could lead to eye strain or headaches, blurred vision or double vision, dry eyes, or even neck and shoulder pain. It may even lead to disturbance in sleep patterns and difficulties in concentration.
Experts say blue light emitted by digital devices has the potential to damage sensitive cells in the retina’s inner lining. It leads to early age-related macular degeneration, which can lead to vision loss. The safe screen time for adults is two hours per day, but that is the bare minimum these days. The more we stare at a screen, blink rates get lowered and our eyes get dry.
So how exactly can we prevent or reduce eye strain or stress? Experts recommend blinking your eyes as much as you can while using digital platforms. Blinking is the eye’s way of getting the moisture it needs on its surface. Another suggestion would be to reduce or right-size the screen time by placing the computer or other screen in a sufficiently lit space.
Maintain adequate distance preferably at an arm’s length and at an appropriate viewing angle between the individual and the screen.
