If you look at your computer all day long as part of your job \u2013 as many of us do \u2013 then the odds are high that you suffer regularly from eyestrain. Eyestrain isn\u2019t a lasting condition. Nonetheless it can cause occasional headaches, water eyes, dry eyes, a heightened sensitivity to light and an inability to focus. In other words, it\u2019s not very pleasant. Fortunately, the everon small-business blog recently took a look at eyestrain. What did it find? It\u2019s relatively easy for workers to avoid this condition.<\/p>\n
20\/20\/20 Rule<\/strong><\/p>\n First, you should practice the 20\/20\/20 rule. Basically, this rule states that once every 20 minutes you need to take 20 seconds to look at an object that is 20 feet or more away from you. The reason? This forces your eyes to focus on something that\u2019s not a glowing computer screen. Additionally, it gives your eyes somewhat of a workout. The everon blog indicates that every 20 minutes you walk take a 20-second break to walk 20 feet or more. This is not only good for your eyes, but for your overall health and mental state, too.<\/p>\n Reminders<\/strong><\/p>\n Nevertheless how do you remember to take these breaks? Fortuitously, everon lists several apps that will help. For instance, there\u2019s Workrave, which sends a message on your screen when it\u2019s time to take your micro-break. Workrave also suggests specific exercises that will help keep your eyes healthy. If you don\u2019t enjoy this app, you can also try EyeLeo, where an animated leopard walks you through short exercises for your eyes. EyeLeo will blank out your computer screen when it\u2019s time to have a break.<\/p>\n Coffee Break<\/strong><\/p>\n Another favorite reminder app is Coffee Break, even though it is only available for Apple devices. This app will slowly darken your screen as a pre-arranged break time nears. You\u2019ll certainly be encouraged to take that important break as your screen gets darker and darker. Needless to say, no app can make you take a health break. Nevertheless, do it for yourself. The project will still get done, and the health benefits to turning away from the screen are substantial.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you look at your computer all day long as part of your job \u2013 as many of us do \u2013 then the odds are high that you suffer regularly from eyestrain. Eyestrain isn\u2019t a lasting condition. Nonetheless it can cause occasional headaches, water eyes, dry eyes, a heightened sensitivity to light and an inability to focus<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-252","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-business-technology"],"yoast_head":"\n