If you work in front of a computer all day, you know exactly what we’re talking about. Tired, strained eyes can absolutely ruin a viewing experience.
Have you been looking forward to a new show all day and now your eyes are too tired to get through it?
Relax. We’ve got 5 tips to help you deal with your tired eyes.
Tips for Tired Eyes
- The Classic Cold Water Splash
Splashing cold water on your face isn’t just invigorating. The cold water reduces blood flow to your eyes, hence reducing inflammation.
If you’re at home and relaxing, then splashing cold water on your tired eyes might not seem appealing. A cool, damp wash cloth or even a bag of frozen peas can still accomplish the same thing.
You’ll be back to your YouTube video in no time.
- The 20×3 Method
Every twenty minutes, look twenty feet away for twenty seconds. This is the 20-20-20 method of temporary eye-strain relief. If needed, set an alarm to remind yourself to do this until you can get into a habit.
Staring at a screen all day, you probably aren’t blinking as often as you should You focus for too long on one small screen that’s only 1-2 feet in front of you. It takes your eyes approximately 20 seconds to relax.
Doing this three times an hour throughout the day should be enough to keep your eyes moist and will also help strengthen them.
- Lighting
Lighting creates stimulation of our minds and bodies. That’s why it exists. You sleep at night and when the sun comes up, so do you.
This is why our office buildings and computer screens stay lit up during use. You walk by a store and if the lights are off, they’re closed. Right?
Lights. Awake/on/open/here. No lights. Sleep/off/closed/go away.
We’ve been programmed to think this way since birth. The difference is that we are staying awake longer, getting less sleep, and spending more time in front of LED screens.
To combat this, reduce lighting in rooms when you can. When it’s time to sleep make sure all of the LED lights in your room are off or covered. You can reduce the blue light levels on your computer screen and dim the lights as well.
- Breaks
We realize you don’t need any extra reasons to take a break. However, getting up a couple of times an hour to walk around will help with more than your eyes.
Boost your creativity and get a few minutes of exercise by breaking up your day. A break will also reduce stress and lower potential for a job-related accident.
- Workout
Ever heard of eye yoga? These exercises can help tired eyes by strengthening the muscles around your eyes.
Instructors claim that eye yoga has similar benefits as regular yoga, such as a calmer mind and improved concentration.
Wrapping it Up
At Turn Off the Lights, we know your eyes need a break.
That’s why we created a completely free product that dims the lighting of your phone, desktop, or browser to give your tired eyes the best possible YouTube experience.
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