5 Ways to Protect Your Eye

We are growing up in a culture of increased dependence on screen-based technology for both learning and leisure. It leads to change in lifestyle and increasing health problems like posture problems and dry eye conditions. Research shows that excessive screen time has long-term effects on eye health such as nearsightedness and dry eye syndrome. Dry eyes is one of the main complaints resulting to our increased dependency on technology. It presents as mild irritation to extreme discomfort in eyes.

Dry eyes has following symptoms:

Another consequence of excessive concentration on screen for a longer period is eye fatigue. Average adult tends to blink 10 to 20 times per minute. Blinking distributes tears in the eye. When we are focusing on a screen for prolonged time, we blink less which disturbs tear film and eye tires. In modern times, statistically the average person spends 4 hours a day on a computer/mobile screen and during that time blinking is 60 percent less than normal. This causes eye fatigue and dry eyes; these symptoms usually aggravate in the evening after a long day of strain and prolong focus.

Maintaining eye health in the contemporary modern era is difficult yet necessary. Here the question arises how do we keep our eyes healthy and protected when we are in constant exposure to LED lights at work and homes. Following are the simple steps advised to follow by the experts in order to maintain eye health.