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New Delhi: To keep up with our daily lives, we use screens for everything — to catch work, play, catch up with the news, and even exercise and workout. So, the eyes feel tired and get strained, leaving the vision blurred, aches, pain, and even discomfort in the eye.

Strain in the eyes from the digital screen is usually known as computer vision syndrome or digital eye strain. The symptoms include dry eyes, watery eyes, redness, itching, and even pain in the shoulders and neck area.

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According to doctors, blinking a lot of time during the day spreads evenly over the eyes, which keeps them from getting dry and irritated. But researchers have found that people blink less than half as often when they’re reading, watching, or playing on a screen.

Also, the contrast of text against the background, the glare, and the flickering from digital screens can be hard on your eyes.

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Here are a few changes you can make in your lifestyle to prevent digital eye strain:

• Follow the 20-20-20 rule: Take as many breaks as possible to look away from the screen by using the 20-20-20 rule, which means that every 20 minutes you should focus on an object 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.
• Keep the screen at a distance: Experts say that the screen should be placed at least 25 inches or an arm’s length away from the face to put a lesser strain on your eyes.
• Ensure proper lighting: It is very important to have proper lighting in the room and screen positioning should be done in a manner that there is no glare.
• Adjust the display: Make sure to adjust the display settings to change the brightness of the screen so that less amount of blue light emits from the screen. Increase the font of the text as well.
• Wear contacts: Always wear anti-glare eyeglasses or contact lenses to make sure that there is no unnecessary pressure on the eyes.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.