I guess you use screens for almost everything — to work, to relax, or just to keep up with daily events, friends and family. Maybe sometimes your eyes feel dry and tired, your vision is blurry by the end of the day, or your head, neck, and shoulders ache, all which can be as a result of how you use your screens.

I hope after reading this article, you will learn exactly how to use your screens without having strains ever again

Yes. If you change how you use smartphones, computers, tablets, and other screens, you can keep from straining your eyes.

Why Do Screens Cause Eyestrain?

Usually, humans blink about 15-20 times a minute. Blinking helps spread tears evenly over your eyes, which keeps them from getting dry and irritated. Researchers have found that people blink less than ten times per minute when they’re reading, watching, or playing on a screen. Also, the contrast of text against the background, the glare, and flickering from digital screens can be hard on your eyes.

How to Prevent Digital Eyestrain

No, you don’t have to reduce your screen time. But a few changes to how you use your devices can be easier on your eyes.

• Make sure your computer screen is about 25 inches, or an arm’s length, away from your face. The center of the screen should be about 10-15 degrees below eye level.
• Cut glare by using a matte screen filter. You can find them for all types of computers, phones, and tablets.
• Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at an object at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.
• Take a longer break of about 15 minutes after every 2 hours you spend on your devices..
• Try putting a humidifier in the room where you most often use a computer or other device.
• Make sure the lighting in the room you’re in is bright enough. You don’t want your device to be brighter than the surroundings.
• If you wear contact lenses, give your eyes a break by wearing your glasses sometimes.
• Get regular eye tests. You might need to use a different pair of Gamma Ray Optics Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Cheers to your eye care.