Does the light of your digital device feel too intense?
① Adjust the monitor/display settings
② Use dark mode, or f.lux
③ Look at the horizon, or at something far away
④ 20-20-20 Technique
Look at something around 20 meters away for 20 seconds, every 20 minutes. This relaxes your eyes.
⑤ Use blue-light blocking glasses
Exposure to blue light and artificial lights has become an everyday experience for most of us. Blue light, emitted by our devices, may cause headaches and cognitive fatigue when we are exposed to it for long periods of time. Developing an awareness of how long we are exposed to it and taking regular breaks from the screen undoubtedly helps.
Easy routines for screen light sensitivity
Breaks: Regularly take breaks from electronic devices.
You can simply close your eyes for a few moments to rest them. One of the simplest ways to find relief from screen light exposure is to be able to Soften your gaze or close your eyes if comfortable. and be in the dark for a moment. You might want to use a mask. You may also use the following techniques:
Palming technique: Covering your eyes with the palm of your hands, rest your eyes for a moment.
Horizon gazing: Eye fatigue may come from looking at a screen close to us for many hours. One way to rest our eyes is to look into the distance, as far as we can see. If you live by the sea, that’s the perfect setting. If you work in an office, you might want to take breaks from your screen and gaze as far as you can, regularly throughout the day. One short version of this is the 20-20-20 method:
20-20-20 technique: Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break to look at something 20 feet away. This short break helps you relax your eyes and reduce the fatigue caused by intense or prolonged exposure to bright light.
Natural light: Whenever possible, seek exposure to natural light. Natural light is easier on the eyes and can improve your overall mood and focus. Exposure to natural light plays a role in our health, and the regulation of various hormones associated with sleep.
Let's look at some more daily strategies to manage screen light sensitivity.
