Netflix & Chill But Time to Take Care of Your Eyes Too- How to Maintain Eye Health

The ‘New Normal’ has completely hindered the world and everyone’s life with lockdown, we all have moved on to the new lifestyle changes and are still continuing to thrive in the pandemic. The world is being run by people spending more time in front of their TV screens, computer, smartphone and so forth.

The digital devices are assisting people to live life and do their work, from students to professionals and even homemakers. Not just work, but sitting in front of a tiny screen and binge-watching your favourite movies and series on Netflix is another reason behind the eye pain. With this increase in screen-time becoming inevitable, taking care and maintaining your eyes health is paramount. So, here are some tips and tricks that you can follow to maintain your eye health.

• Eat your reds and greens:

Now that you are investing too much of your time in front of your screens, you need to keep your eyes healthy by eating healthy food that is rich in minerals and vitamins, get plenty of sleep and stay well hydrated, so that you could curb the effects of digital eye strain. Try to incorporate leafy vegetables, carrot, dates, and papaya as they are a great source of vitamin A.

• Hydrate your eyes:

Flaxseed oil and some fish like salmon and sardines are rich in Omega 3 and can naturally lubricant your eyes. You can use them as supplements. You can also use eye drops for lubricating your eyes to keep them moist, especially if you wear contact lenses.

• Screen distancing:

Try distancing yourself from the screen, do not hold it close your face and increase the font size if you have to. Try adjusting the brightness on your phone according to your eyes comfort. If you are watching a movie on Netflix, try to watch it on a bigger screen.

• Frequent breaks are necessary:

Watching your favourite movie by continuously sharing at screen leads to eye strain and makes your eyes dry. Follow the rule of 20-20-20, in particular, taking a 20 seconds screen break every 20 minutes to look at objects 20 feet away from you. So try using this rule and give your eyes rest which will further keep them moist.

• Blink or you’ll miss:

Staring at a screen constantly makes your eyes blink less often, which dries out the eyes. Blinking moistens your eyes, reducing irritation and dryness. So do not forget to blink and miss on your eye care.

Over to you:
Netflix brings you endless access to your favourite movies, TV shows. You might want to spend a relaxing evening catching up on an entire season of your favourite show in the dark. While it is convenient it is also impacting your eyes. So try following these tips to take care of your eye health.