Long Hours On Screen; 7 Easy Ways To Protect Your Eyes

Saurav Gupta

20/20/20 Rule

The 20/20/20 rule states that you should look at something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds after 20 minutes of staring at your device. Twenty feet is approximately six meters.

Ensure proper lighting

It is advisable to use blue-blocking light bulbs at night and full spectrum lighting during the day.

Use a better computer monitor

If you have the means, upgrade your old computer monitor to an LED screen with a non-reflective surface.

Blink more

Blinking is very important for our eyes because it keeps them moist, reducing irritation and dryness.

Take breaks – a lot

Take breaks to reduce your risk of developing computer vision syndrome, as well as shoulder, back, and neck pain. Take at least one 10-minute break every hour.

Get a screen protector

A great option to safeguard your eyes from your computer screen is to get a screen protector that is designed to filter your eyes from dangerous blue light.

Adjust screen brightness & use night mode

You can also set your phone to 'night mode', which limits the amount of blue light emitted from your screen. 'Night-mode' is equally useful for running during the day. It reduces the amount of blue light, making it appropriate for use during the day.