Tired Eyes From Screens: Habits That Help Before Any Supplement

The 20-20-20 rule, blinking, lighting and when tiredness needs an exam.

Habits · 5 min read

Eye tiredness from screens is common and usually comes from how we use our eyes, not from missing nutrients.

Try 20-20-20: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Blink fully and often, since we blink much less at screens.

Place the screen a little below eye level, reduce glare, and match your screen brightness to the room.

If your eyes stay red, painful or blurry, or you have new flashes and floaters, see an eye doctor. Supplements are no substitute for an exam.

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