Eye Rest Practices
Simple practices to give your eyes a break from screens and reduce digital strain.
Give Your Eyes a Break
Our eyes work hard throughout the day, especially when we spend hours looking at screens. These simple practices help reduce eye strain and refresh your vision.
Each practice takes just a few minutes and can be done anywhere. Your eyes will thank you.
Eye Rest Techniques
20-20-20 Rule
Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This simple rule helps prevent eye fatigue from prolonged screen time.
Palming
Rub your hands together to warm them, then gently cup your palms over your closed eyes. Rest for 1-2 minutes in complete darkness. Deeply restorative for tired eyes.
Eye Circles
Without moving your head, look up, then slowly circle your eyes clockwise 5 times. Then circle counterclockwise 5 times. Releases tension in eye muscles.
Distance Gazing
Look out a window at the farthest point you can see. Hold your gaze there for 2-3 minutes. This relaxes the focusing muscles in your eyes.
Blinking Exercise
Blink rapidly 10 times. Close your eyes and rest for 20 seconds. Repeat 3 times. Helps refresh the tear film on your eyes.
Near-Far Focus
Hold your finger 10 inches from your face. Focus on it for 5 seconds. Then focus on something far away for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times.