The twenty twenty twenty rule.
We live in an age where we use technology every day.
Using technology has its consequences.
One area where the use of technology is not helpful, is eye strain.
Looking at a screen changes the focal point in our eye.
Symptoms of eye strain can include:
blurry vision,
trouble focusing on one thing,
red, tired, or dry eyes,
Headaches.
Applying the twenty twenty twenty rule.
This exercise is simple.
Every twenty minutes look up from your computer screen or smartphone.
Look around you, twenty meters into the distance.
Do this for twenty seconds.
This helps reduce eye strain and improves concentration.
Useful tips:
Set a timer on your phone or computer to remind you to do the exercise.
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