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• Method 1 of 3: Relax your eyes
• Method 2 of 3: Change the environment
• Method 3 of 3: Dealing with severe eye strain
• Tips
• Warnings

Tired eyes is a common complaint that many people suffer from these days. In large part, this is because we spend so much time looking at computer screens, tablets and phones. Staring at the same spot for long periods of time puts strain on the ciliary muscles of your eyes, causing them to tire, which can cause temporary blurred vision. It is possible that this fatigue can lead to nearsightedness in children. This occurs because of a decreased ability of the eye muscles to adapt, causing the lens to bulge less. Tired eyes can also cause headaches, as well as dry eyes and blurred vision. The good news is that there are many ways to avoid this condition, and most of them are cheap or even free.

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Method 1 of 3: Relax your eyes

1. Use the 20-20-20 rule. When working with a computer, rest your eyes for at least 20 seconds by looking at something 20 feet away after using the computer for 20 minutes. If there is a window nearby, looking out is a great option.
   • An alternative is to look at something close to something further away, alternating between the two at least 10 times every 10 seconds, as a sort of “workout” before your eyes.
2. Blink more. Tired eyes can also occur because of the tendency to blink less when you focus on something, such as your computer screen. Try to be aware of blinking while working and blink more often.
3. Roll your eyes. Closing your eyes and then rolling them can help moisturize them. It also helps relax tired eye muscles.
   • Close your eyes and turn them in a circular motion. First roll them clockwise and then counterclockwise. Not only does this help to relax your eyes, but it also feels good.
4. Scan the room. After an extended period of time that you have been staring at the screen with concentration, take a break to slowly look around the room, constantly moving your eyes, looking at things at different distances from each other. glance
5. Look up from an angle with your eyes closed. Close your eyes and look up as far as possible with your eyes without it becoming uncomfortable. Hold your eyes still for a moment, then look down, eyes still closed.
   • Repeat this a few times and then give your eyes a rest.
   • Then close your eyes again and look to the right and left. Repeat.
6. Warm your eyes with your palms. The eye muscle is like a spring that should never be stretched too far in succession. Otherwise, its ability to return to its initial state may diminish. To avoid this, there are several things you can do to relax your eyes. One of these is resting and warming your eyes with the help of frictional heat. This is how you proceed:
   • Rub your palms together to generate heat.
   • Close your eyes.
   • Place one of your palms gently over each eye and let it rest there for a few minutes.
   • Warm your palms again, if necessary.

Method 2 of 3: Change the environment

1. Reposition your screen. The angle at which you look at the screen can have an effect on eye strain. Start adjusting the position of the screen by placing it slightly lower than eye level.
   • To be specific: the top of the screen / monitor should be level with your eyes when looking straight ahead.
   • This angle keeps your neck in a more natural position and requires less strain on your eyes.
2. Reposition yourself. Try to sit as far from the screen as you can: 50-100cm is about the right distance.
   • This may seem like your eyes have to work harder because of this, but your eyes relax at this distance.
   • You may need a larger screen or larger fonts to read properly from the screen from this distance.
3. Adjust the brightness and contrast. Make the screen less bright and increase the contrast. This makes the screen more pleasant for your eyes.
   • Screens that are too bright put too much strain on the eyes.
   • If there is not enough contrast between black and white on your computer screen, this is also stressful for the eyes. This is because it is then more difficult for the eyes to distinguish between the different things. This can increase the strain on the eyes even more.
4. Clean your screen. Cleaning your screen removes electrostatic particles that can be radiated from the computer screen. These particles can push dust towards your eyes, causing irritation and fatigue. Cleaning your screen can also reduce its glare.
   • Wipe your screen daily with an anti-static liquid that you have sprayed on a cloth.
5. Adjust the lighting. Try to create an environment with lighting similar to that of your monitor.The ideal workplace has soft lighting, limited natural light, no fluorescent light, and surfaces that do not reflect too much light.
   • It is important to control the correct amount of lux or light that hits a surface. Lux is the standard unit for light. For normal office work, the room should be lit at approximately 500 lux. The label on your lamps can help you select the right degree of light in terms of the number of lux.
   • Replacing the lights and adjusting the blinds in your office can also help reduce the strain on your eyes.
   • If it's not possible to change your exposure, adjust the colors of your monitor. This is also called adjusting the color temperature. Often you can reduce the load on the eyes by reducing the blue a bit. On Windows computers, you can adjust the color using the Control Panel.
   • Software is available that allows you to automatically adjust the colors of your monitor based on the time of day to compensate for changes in natural lighting. One of these programs is called f.lux. This makes it easier to read from a computer screen in low light or at night.
6. Reduce shine. A strong glossy screen can also tire your eyes. If it's not possible to change the lighting in your work environment, consider buying an anti-glare screen for your monitor or glasses that filter out glare.
   • Screen filters have the added benefit of more privacy. They make it more difficult for people sitting directly behind the screen to see what you are looking at.
   • These are easier to get for desktop computers than laptops.
7. Upgrade your screen. Consider buying a monitor with a high resolution. These are often easier on the eyes.
   • Older monitors tend to flicker more, while the new HR models provide a more consistent image. The flickering of the screen can also strain the eyes.
   • Older monitors also have a lower refresh rate, requiring your eyes to constantly adjust every time the image on the screen is refreshed on the screen.
8. Organize your work materials differently. Having to focus over and over can strain your eyes and cause frustration unless it is done as exercise. To avoid this, you can place your books and papers on a stand so that you can easily find your materials. Place the stand right next to the screen so your eyes don't have to shift that much.
   • The constant shifting of the eyes means that your eyes must constantly refocus on the different reading material.
   • When objects are no more than a few inches apart, your eyes don't have to keep refocusing.
   • If you can learn to "touch type" so you don't have to look at your keys or the screen, that's even better. You can keep your eyes on your other materials while you type, which will reduce your screen time.

Method 3 of 3: Dealing with severe eye strain

1. Take a break. If you notice that your eyes are so tired that it is uncomfortable or causes you to see blurred, get straight away from the computer and avoid bright lighting. If possible, go outside in natural light. An alternative is to dim the interior lighting to give yourself a break from all the bright lights, which gives you a more pleasant feeling.
2. Buy glasses. If you do need glasses, but you don't have one yet, or if your lenses don't have the right prescription, this can tire your eyes even more. Make sure you have the correct prescription so that your eyes don't have to work harder than necessary.
   • If you wear bifocals, you may find that you hold your head at an awkward angle while using the computer. Talk to your optician to find out if progressive lenses may be more suitable for you.
   • Computer glasses can be helpful but should be prescribed by an ophthalmologist. They reduce the effort the eyes have to make to focus, so that they are less stressed.
   • In addition, purchasing spectacle lenses with an anti-reflective coating can help reduce the glare from a computer screen. Regular glasses with this coating are available, without the intervention of the ophthalmologist, for those people who do not need glasses.
   • If necessary, use tinted glasses especially for computer use. Some lenses have a soft pink tint, which helps with glare, while others have a coating that filters out the blue wavelength that is known to cause eye strain.
3. See your doctor. If symptoms get worse or don't go away, ask someone to call a doctor right away for medical help.
   • If eye strain is a persistent problem for you, it is probably a good idea to make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible. You may need an eye exam to make sure your glasses have the correct strength.
   • You may have to switch to bifocal lenses or a different type of glasses to reduce the problem.
   • You may also have migraines, a severe type of headache that can be treated medically. It is also important to get this diagnosis so you can learn what causes these migraines. This can help you avoid it.

Tips

• Make sure you get enough fluids. Dry eyes can cause eye strain. A great way to avoid this is to drink 8-10 glasses of water a day.
• Use eye drops to refresh your eyes when they feel dry.
• To avoid dry eyes when working indoors, you can use an air purifier to filter out dust and a humidifier to add moisture to the air.

Warnings

• severely tired eyes, possibly accompanied by complaints such as headaches, migraines or blurred vision, require medical attention. Go to an ophthalmologist or the nearest emergency room.
• As with the rest of your muscles, your eye muscles need exercise, less bright lighting, and rest. If you still experience eye strain after using these methods, ask your eye doctor for advice and help. You may also have sore eyes in addition to fatigue, making it an extra priority to make an appointment with your doctor.