Most office jobs these days require a lot of time staring at a computer screen. This can lead to tired eyes and eye strain, which can make you less productive and cause some pretty severe irritation. There are plenty of ways to reduce eye strain by simply changing your workspace lighting, cleaning and changing the way your monitor is positioned, as well as taking frequent breaks and blinking more regularly.
1. EYE MASSAGE
To reduce eye strain, gently massage your eyelids daily. It will improve blood circulation to the eyes and also relax the muscles around your eyes. At the same time, it will stimulate the tear glands, which will help prevent dry eyes.
Gently massage your lower eyelid against the lower bone for about 10 to 20 seconds.
Massage the temple and upper cheek bones, also.
Do this 1 or 2 times daily.
2. PALMING
Palming is great to relax strained eyes, especially while reading or spending too much time in front of your desktop, laptop or television screen. The main goal of palming is to create a restful state for your eyes so they do not become tired.
- Sit up straight in a comfortable position.
- Warm your hands by rubbing them together rapidly.
- Close your eyes and place your warm palms over them, without applying pressure on the eyelids.
- Relax and enjoy the darkness for about 30 seconds.
- Slowly open your eyes and look around.
- Repeat the process 3 to 5 times at a sitting.
- Follow this technique frequently throughout the day.
3 WARM COMPRESS
- Dip a soft cloth in warm water and wring out the excess moisture.
- Lie down comfortably, close your eyes and place the warm towel over your eyelids.
- Relax and breathe slowly for 1 minute.
- Change the washcloth and repeat the process 3 or 4 times.
- Follow this treatment 1 or 2 times daily.
4. SUNNING
Sunning is another beneficial technique to relax strained and tired eyes. The vital life energies of the sun are good for your eyes. Sunning also will help your body produce vitamin D, which is important for your overall health. To avoid tanning, do your sunning between 8a.m. and 10a.m.
- Stand in a sunny place in the early morning.
- Close your eyes and allow the sunlight to fall on your eyelids.
- Feel the warmth on your eyes and slowly move your eyes up and down, right to left and clockwise and counter-clockwise.
- Repeat this process for a total of 5 minutes.
- Follow it with palming.
- Do this once daily.
5. COLD WATER
Cold water can also be very effective in relieving mild eye strain. It can improve blood circulation, relax tired muscles around your eyes, and reduce eye swelling and puffiness.
- Splash some cold water on your face and closed eyes whenever your eyes feel strained or tired. It will have a quick relaxing impact on your eyes.
- For a more concentrated remedy, dip a soft washcloth in cold water and wring out the extra moisture. Place the cold washcloth on your closed eyelids for 1 minute. Repeat as needed.
- If you have puffiness along with strained eyes, use a cold compress. Wrap a few ice cubes in a clean cloth. Place it on your closed eyelids. The puffiness will decrease after 5 to 10 minutes of application.
