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Your Rx: Space Out Merely living in 2013 doesn't mean you have to suffer. If you're experiencing discomfort, talk it out with your eye doctor at your annual exam (or sooner). In the meantime, Dr. Bazan recommends implementing the universal 20/20/20 rule, ASAP. "Every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at least 20 feet away. I often tell my patients to use this program to help remind them to do so."
You can also give your eyes some relief by giving them some space. Make sure your computer is about an arm's length away, with the top of the monitor hitting slightly below eye level. Since our eyes naturally point down and in when focusing on something close, this position gives them a much-deserved break. The same goes for your smartphones and tablets. Instead of holding them closer, increase text size and dim surrounding and overhead lighting to reduce glare and strain.
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You can also give your eyes some relief by giving them some space. Make sure your computer is about an arm's length away, with the top of the monitor hitting slightly below eye level. Since our eyes naturally point down and in when focusing on something close, this position gives them a much-deserved break. The same goes for your smartphones and tablets. Instead of holding them closer, increase text size and dim surrounding and overhead lighting to reduce glare and strain.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Your Diagnosis: Repetitive Strain Injury