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Eye Care and Screen Time: How to Protect Your Eyes

20 January 2025

Eye Care and Screen Time: How to Protect Your Eyes

Many of us spend hours daily on screens, leading to digital eye strain.

Symptoms

Tired, dry or itchy eyes, headaches and blurred vision.

Simple habits

  • 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
  • Blink often
  • Adjust brightness to the room
  • Increase text size

Eye tests

Get an eye exam every one to two years, sooner if vision changes.

Children

Limit recreational screen time and encourage outdoor play.

This article is for general information and does not replace advice from a qualified health worker.

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