The COVID-19 has made us work from home which means spending hours on end in front of the laptops leading to eye strain. ROSHANI DEVI shares tips that can help
Now that a majority of us are working from home, it means that we are spending far more time in sitting in front of our laptops and working. There are many people out there who are working 12-14 hours a day. This has lead to many eye problems like strain, itchiness and even pain. Here are a few things that one can do to soothe them.
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Ensure that you get seven-eight hours of sleep.
Take a break every 20 minutes, take your eyes off the computer screen and focus on another object for at least 20 seconds.
Drink at least two cups of green tea. It helps to defend against damage to the retina and lens.
Eat red berries, kiwi, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, and juices made from guava, grapefruit, and orange. These have Vitamin C and keep eyes healthy.
If you are a non-vegetarian, eat fish. Fish are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
The fish that contains the most beneficial levels of omega-3s include: Tuna, salmon and sardine.