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Digital Eyestrain

So I didn't even know digital eyestrain was a real thing. I thought it was just a myth my parents made up to keep me from sitting too close to the TV when I was a kid. Of course that still didn't keep me from having to wear glasses in the future. All the lies I've been told. Utter betrayal. Anyways.

Since Covid-19 is doing the world an upset, I've spent a significantly longer amount of time sitting in front of screens. My computer screen at work at a minimum of 10 hours a day, 5 days a week, my TV screen at home because I like to watch Harry Potter or Divergent or Baby Driver while I'm winding down after work, my Nintendo Switch screen because Animal Crossing was just released 6 days ago, my cellphone screen because I'm needy and want interaction with my friends, and also Facebook's timeline exploding with Covid-19 controversy. It's like a slow motion train wreck, I just can't look away. I don't know if anyone can relate, but...

I am honestly a slave to technology right now. As a result, I've been having blurry and double-vision lately and I've just now realized its because I am experiencing what Google calls "digital eyestrain." So I did what any Generation Y child would do when they are thirsty for more information and googled the hell out of it and I have actually learned some helpful tips for myself to avoid this eyestrain, and I would like to share them with you! Hopefully it works.

1. Drink more water. (I definitely need to do this. I think I drink like 1 cup of water a day if I'm having a good day. I know, shame on me.) The water keeps the muscles in your eyes hydrated, thus relieving some of the strain they experience when they are staring at screens all day. 2. Do eye exercises. Look up and down. Side to side. Roll your eyes in circular motions. Stare at your nose. This will help build the muscles in your eyes as well as give them a little "stretch" so-to-speak and give them some relief. 3. Eat more foods high in antioxidants like berries, carrots, sweet potatoes, dark leafy greens like spinach and kale. (I need to work on this, too. I really have been too heavy on carbs and proteins lately and not enough fresh produce.)They will provide your eyes the vitamins they need to stay healthy and strong. 4. Obviously look away as often as you can. If you don't have that option (like if you work with computers all day for a living), every 20 minutes, look away from the screen for at least 20 seconds. 5. Make sure the room has lots of natural light to counter the digital light. 6. Adjust the settings on your computer to reduce blue lights. Blue lighting is proven to cause more strain to your eyes than necessary. You can do this on your cellphone, too. Hopefully this will help you, too if you're experiencing digital eyestrain like me. Practice self-care! YOU'RE WORTH IT, BOO.