Prolonged screen exposure reduces natural blink rates by 60%. Learn how to protect your eyes from dryness, headaches, and optical fatigue.
With laptop and smartphone screen time exceeding 8 hours daily for most professionals, dry eye syndrome and accommodative spasm are reaching epidemic proportions.
### The 20-20-20 Protocol
Every **20 minutes**, look away from your screen at an object located at least **20 feet** away for at least **20 seconds**. This allows the ciliary muscles inside your eyes to relax.
### Ergonomic Fixes
- Position monitor so the top edge is at or slightly below eye level.
- Keep screen brightness matched to surrounding room ambient light.
- Use preservative-free lubricating artificial tears if experiencing gritty burning sensations.
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