Producer:  Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

5 Exercises to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

Take a Break

Break free from digital eye strain. For every 20 minutes of screen time, shift your focus to something 20 feet away for a refreshing 20 seconds. 

Blink

Blinking is a simple yet powerful exercise to keep your eyes lubricated and helps to even helps clean. Sit comfortably, relax, focus and blink your eyes rapidly for 20 to 30 seconds continuously. 

Flex your Focus

Hold one arm straight out in front of you at the level of your eyes, with the thumb pointing up. Now focus on the thumb for 10-15 seconds. Slowly move the thumb toward your nose until you can no longer focus clearly on it. Extend your arm back again to its original outstretched position, while maintaining your focus on the thumb. Repeat the same activity for 5-10 times.

Palming

 Palming is a gentle yoga exercise that soothes and relieves tired eyes and reduces eye strain. Rub your hands together to generate warmth and energy and place them over your closed eyes, blocking out light.

Roll your Eyes

Slowly roll your eyes counter clockwise and clockwise. Eye rolling is an effective exercise when done regularly. This exercise helps to strengthen the eye muscles.