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Blue light filter glasses
Hi, I have been spending a lot of time on computer and mobiles due to the online classes. This has been putting a lot of strain on my eyes. Should I purchase blue light filter glasses in order to protect my eyes?
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Reduce screen time
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Don’t waste your money on Blue Light filter glasses Instructions to follow while you are working continuously on Laptop 1) Follow 20-20 Rule After every 20 minutes of Laptop / Mobile screen time , look for 20 seconds at a far object which is 20 mts away atleast 2) Remind yourself after every 30 minutes to blink frequently 3) Drink Adequate water 2-3 Lts /day 4) Have Enough Sleep 8 hours a day 5) Have enough Light in surrounding , don’t work in Dark environment 6) Try to avoid AC flow directly on your Face 7) Can clean your eyes with Normal Clean water after every 2-3 hours working ok computer 8)Can use Lubricating eye drops Refresh tears eye drop / Natural Tears eye drop 3-4 times a day 9) Do Neck Stretching exercises after 2-3 hours a day
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Follow the following instructions to avoid eye strain and dry eye problem due to prolonged screen exposure - Clean your monitor regularly - Follow 20 - 20 - 20 rule ....after every 20    minutes take a break for 20 seconds to look  20 feet away - Ensure optimal lighting .....lighting should be over the head of the user and should not shine on the screen...should match the brightness of the computer - Blink 15 times a minute for optimum eye health .....avg digital user tends to blink only 5 to 8 times per minute - Modify your work space ...your eyes should be 20 to 28 inches from the screes and 4 to 8 inches above the centre of the screeen - Change font sizes and screen resolution for more comfortable viewing - drink at least 1.2 l of water everyday to prevent dry eye - adopt healthy and active Life style ..( .activity can be increased by adopting a rule of standing or walking for 5 minutes after every 30 minutes that you sit ) - ensure adequate sleep - can use lubricating eye drops for relief of symptoms - regular eye check up....for correction of refractive errors ....if glasses advised use them regularly
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