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How to prevent dry eyes in the office
Anyone who works at a computer screen all day in the office knows the problem: After a while, the eyes get tired, start to itch and burn, turn red or start to water. These are all typical symptoms of what is known as office eye syndrome. But there is an easy way to prevent it!
Tips for everyday office life
Nowadays, working in an office is one of the main causes of dry, irritated eyes. The reason: dry room air and staring concentrated at the screen for hours on end can cause the tear film to tear prematurely. However, by doing small exercises and being more attentive to the needs of your eyes, you can prevent symptoms such as itching and burning: consciously blink several times in succession to lubricate your eyes. Take a short break for your eyes every hour. Look out of the window and let your eyes wander into the distance. Increase the humidity in closed rooms. Ventilate regularly or take a short walk in the fresh air. If these tips are not enough, use lubricating eye drops several times a day to stabilise the tear film
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Read moreExercises These simple exercises will relax your eyes.
Active blinking:
Eye warm-up: Quickly blink your eyes for about one minute! Consciously integrate this eye exercise into your daily routine – for example, while booting up the computer. Sometimes a smiley face stuck on the edge of the screen helps remind you to blink more often throughout the day.
The 20/20/20 rule:
This is a time-saving technique that helps your eyes relax from concentrated work at a computer screen. To do this, focus your eyes on something 20 feet (about six metres) or more away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. This will increase your eyelid blinking frequency again, the tear film will be renewed, and your eyes will become better lubricated.
Cupping your eyes:
Remove all rings and bracelets and put your glasses aside. Rub your hands together until they are warm, and then place your slightly cupped palms over your closed eyes. Place the heels of each hand diagonally on your cheekbones so that your palms are cupped over each eye and your fingers rest loosely on your forehead at a slight angle. Keep your hands like this for 30 seconds and shut out all images.
Take breaks:
Take regular computer breaks. The usual recommendation is a five-minute break per hour of computer work. Ideally, combine your break with a little exercise and fresh air.