Dennis N. Marshall, OD To reduce eye strain, try these 3 exercises near you in Blackfoot, Idaho

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Take a break from digital devices to allow our eyes to rest and prevent eye strain near you in Blackfoot, Idaho

The more time we spend on digital devices for work, school, and entertainment, the greater the risk of developing eye strain. Staring at a screen for an extended period of time tires out our eye muscles and can also cause dry eye, headaches, blurred or double vision, sensitivity to light, and soreness in the neck and shoulders.

Fortunately, there are exercises to relax and refresh your eyes and prevent eye strain discomfort.

Eye Exercises

Since the use of digital screens has become a large part of our daily lives, more people are suffering from eye strain. To prevent or reduce eye strain, try these 3 simple eye exercises:

The 20-20-20 rule

• Every 20 minutes, look away from your computer for 20 seconds
• Gaze at an object that is at least 20 feet away
• Repeat throughout the day

This quick and easy exercise reduces eye strain by resting the eyes and upper body.

Palming

• Sit in a darkened room with your elbows leaning on a table
• Relax your back and shoulders
• Rub your hands together to warm them
• Place your palms over your eyes — do not press the eye sockets so that your eyes can blink freely
• Visualize total darkness and breathe deeply for 2 minutes

This exercise relieves stress on the eyes.

Blinking

When we look at a computer screen, we tend to forget to blink. This exercise reduces eye strain and dry eye symptoms.

• Slowly close your eyes for a few seconds
• Open your eyes slowly and relax your facial muscles
• Keep your eyes open for 3-5 seconds
• Repeat 10-20 times, until your eyes and the muscles around your eyes feel relaxed

While eye strain isn’t a medical emergency, it can negatively affect your quality of life and ability to work and learn. For a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan, schedule a comprehensive eye exam with an eye doctor near you. At Dennis N. Marshall, OD, we care about your eyes and health. Contact us today!

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