World Sight Day 2024: Doctor Lists Tips For Protecting Your Eyes During Work From Home [Video]

World Sight Day 2024: Maintaining eye health is crucial, particularly for work-from-home professionals who face prolonged screen exposure. Staring at computers, smartphones and tablets can lead to digital eye strain, dryness and increased risk of myopia. Prolonged screen time can cause headaches blurred vision and eye fatigue. Thus, it becomes important to protect the vision. By taking proactive steps, professionals can safeguard their eye health and maintain productivity.

In a conversation with Jagran English, Dr Arvind Kumar, Senior Consultant- Ophthalmology, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad listed out some effective tips that may help to protect your eyes during work from home.

Tips To Protect Your Eyes

Follow 20-20 rules

After Every 20 minutes, make it a habit to look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds like a tree outside the window or a picture on the far wall for 20 seconds. This simple break can alleviate eye tension, reduce eye fatigue and prevent digital eye strain.

Adjust Screen Settings

Ensure that your …