How to Protect Your Eyes While Staring at a Screen All Day
Briefly

Prolonged screen exposure leads to digital eye strain with common symptoms like headaches and blurry vision. Dr. Douglas Wisner emphasizes this modern occupational hazard, while Amy Watts explains that reduced blinking dries out the eyes and tired eye muscles contribute to vision problems. To mitigate these effects, experts recommend regular breaks, specifically the 20/20/20 rule, suggesting that taking longer breaks may prove more beneficial in the long run for maintaining eye health.
"When you're not blinking as much, it's as if raindrops are accumulating on your windshield, making it harder to see...they get tired as the day goes on."
"Experts often suggest following the 20/20/20 rule, which says that every 20 minutes, you should look at least 20 feet into the distance."
Read at time.com
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