Work demands more of our eyes

With video conferencing and other digital work being the new normal, many are focusing on screens more than ever. It’s important to keep your eye health at the forefront.

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Tips for giving your eyes a break

Whether you’re working from the kitchen table or from your office, these tips can help you give your eyes a rest during screen-intensive work.

Take 20

Every 20 minutes look at something at varying distances away from your device for at least 20 seconds, and then blink 20 times.

Practice palming

Gently cup your palms over your closed eyes for about 30 seconds. It can help calm and reset your eyes.

Check screen distance

The centre of your screen should be slightly below eye level, at about arms length.

Adjust text size, screen contrast & lighting

Set at your own comfort, but black print on a white background is usually the best combination.

Eat healthy

Foods like spinach, salmon, eggs, beans, oranges, meat and seafood can help ward off age-related vision problems.

Get outside

Get away from all screens and take a walking break to look around, clear your mind and boost your energy.

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TL;DR – Tips for Work: Breaks, Ergonomics, Nutrition, and Eye Protection

Working in front of screens all day can lead to tired, dry or strained eyes. To ease discomfort, follow the 20‑20‑20 rule—every 20 minutes, look at something in the distance for 20 seconds and blink 20 times. Give your eyes a calming break by softly palming them for 30 seconds now and then. Position your screen about an arm’s length away with its centre slightly below eye level, and adjust text size, contrast and lighting for comfort. Make time to step away for fresh air and movement, and fuel your vision with a healthy diet rich in spinach, eggs, fish, beans and citrus. Finally, don’t forget UV protection—even on cloudy days, it’s wise to safeguard your eyes from sunlight exposure.

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