5 Tips to Save You from Smartphone Eye Strain

Do you glance at your smartphone every 5 minutes? If you’re one of those people chance are your eyes are paying the price for your screen addiction. Did you know that we typically check our smartphone over 200 times in a 16 hour waking day?

Starting at your smartphone, tablet, laptop, television, and other electronic devices can lead to tired, itchy, dry eyes, blurred vision, and headaches. These symptoms are caused by computer vision syndrome or CVS. However, you can minimize smartphone eye strain by following a few simple tips.

Here are 5 tips to save you from smartphone eye strain:

1. Blink

Make sure you blink often to keep your eye moist and reduce dryness and irritation. Keep your eyes moist by linking approximately 10 times every 20 minutes.

2. Minimize Glare

If your smartphone isn’t equipped with a matte screen protector film or anti-glare corning gorilla glass, it’s a good idea to buy an anti-reflective coaching and apply it on your smartphone screen.

3. Take Breaks

I’m sure you’ve heard of the 20-20-20 rule right? You should take a break every 20 minutes for 20 seconds while looking at something 20 feet away. This will help you relax your eye muscles.

4. Adjust Brightness

Make sure you adjust your brightness because having your screen too bright or too dark will stress your eyes out and cause problems maintaining focus.

5. Hold Smartphone Farther Away

You should hold your smartphone farther away. Try holding it at least 16 to 18 inches away from your eyes to give your eyes a break.

When was the last time you had an eye exam? An annual eye exam is important so your optometrist can examine your vision and the health of your eyes. If it’s been a long time since your eye exam, it’s a good idea to book your eye exam with your optometrist.