6 Exercises To Keep Your Eyes Healthy And Reduce Strain

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Mohit Bisht

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) has emerged as one of the most prevalent eye disorders in the modern era.

This syndrome encompasses a group of eye and vision related disorders resulting from the prolonged use of computers, laptops, tablets and cell phones.

The eyes may be the mirrors of the mind but they’re also one of the most misunderstood parts of the body.

Like physical exercise strengthens and de-stresses the body from fatigue, similarly the following recommended exercises help counterbalance the effects of eyestrain.

Take a Break: Embrace the 20-20-20 rule. 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 at the level of your eyes, with the thumb pointing up. Now focus on the thumb for 10-15 seconds. While keeping your eyes trained on it, slowly move the thumb toward your nose until you can no longer focus clearly. Pause and take a deep breath or two. Repeat for 5-10 times.

Palming: Rub your hands together to generate warmth and energy and place them over your closed eyes, blocking out light. Gently place them lightly over your closed eyes. Take a few deep breaths as you start to relax.

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.

Prevention is Better than Cure: Protecting your eyes is crucial for an overall wellbeing and a proactive approach is the key to mitigate eye strain and potential issues.

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