Blinking for better eyesight

Health & Wellness
Written By Fatima Soltan

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Something as simple as blinking can do wonders for your eyes. Each blink refreshes and lubricates the surface, preventing dryness and strain that lead to blurry vision. Pair this habit with the 20-20-20 rule, every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds, and try gentle eye exercises like tracing a figure-eight with your gaze. These small steps can keep your eyes sharp, comfortable, and energized throughout the day.

Source

Al-Mohtaseb Z, Schachter S, Shen Lee B, Garlich J, Trattler W. The Relationship Between Dry Eye Disease and Digital Screen Use. Clin Ophthalmol. 2021 Sep 10;15:3811-3820. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S321591. PMID: 34531649; PMCID: PMC8439964.

Additional Reading

https://betterreport.com/vision-exercises/

https://www.sciencealert.com/blinking-actually-boosts-your-vision-and-we-never-even-noticed

https://www.healthline.com/health/dry-eye/blinking-exercises-for-dry-eye

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