What are some ways to relieve eyestrain?

Eye fatigue is often caused by excessive use of the eyes, so we must use our eyes correctly to protect our eyes in daily life. You can massage your eyes more often, avoid facing the computer or TV for a long time, and pay attention to rest.

1. Extend your hands

Rub your hands together until they are warm. Then, close your eyes and cover your eye sockets with your palms. Do not press on your eyes, just cover them. Breathe slowly and deeply. Do this for 20 minutes every day.

2. Blinking massage

Deliberately blinking 300 times a day helps clean your eyes and gives them a little massage.

3. Pay attention to the light

Reading in dim light will not hurt your eyes, but if the light does not provide enough contrast between light and dark, it will cause your eyes to get tired easily. Use soft lighting (non-glare lighting) that provides contrast between light and dark. Do not use lamps that reflect light directly into your eyes.

4. Interrupt your work

If you use the computer for 6-8 hours continuously, you should take a break every 2-3 hours. Get a cup of coffee, go to the bathroom, or just take your eyes off the computer for 10-15 minutes.

5. Reduce the light of the screen

The fonts and numbers on the computer screen are like small light bulbs, shining light directly into your eyes. Therefore, you need to lower the brightness of the screen and adjust the contrast (light and dark contrast) to make the font clear.

6. Close your eyes and rest

The best way to relieve eyestrain is to give your eyes a rest. It's easier than you think. You can talk on the phone with your eyes closed. People who practice this method while talking on the phone say that it does feel much more comfortable for their eyes and that it helps eliminate eyestrain.

7. Make tea

But it is not for drinking, but for applying to the eyes. Soak a towel in the tea, lie down, place the warm towel over your eyes, and close your eyes for 10-15 minutes. This will eliminate the strain on your eyes.