Whether it’s for work or for fun , most of us spend their whole days staring at a screen . Yet , what’s the effect of that and what does staring at a screen all day could do to our eyes ? Well , the answer will surely surprise you !

According to a recent study , the average employee spends seven hours a day on the computer , either in the office or working from home . As a result , they become prone to Computer Vision Syndrome, or Digital Eye Strain , which is a cluster of eye and vision-related symptoms including eyestrain  , headaches , blurred vision , dry eyes, and neck and shoulder pain.

However , this could be avoided with a few tips to put in mind:

1. Blink more often

Blink rates go down because of the screen time, that’s why it’s important to make sure you’re blinking enough . This could help avoid those dry eyes .

2. Do the “high-five test”

Sitting an arm’s length away from your computer screen can help ease the strain on your eyes . According to the Vision Center, if you can’t properly extend your arm to high-five the screen , you’re sitting too close.

3. Adjust the screen brightness

Adjusting screen brightness can help give the eyes a break . You should consider switching the background color from a bright white to a cool grey .

4. Take a 20-20-20 break

Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break to look at something 20 feet away . This helps the eye muscles refocus . Staring at a computer for hours can make it more difficult for the muscles to adjust once our eyes are finally unglued from the screen .

Finally , we all need to get the work done , but no need that it gets done at the expense of our health .