Feeling eye strain after a long day on your screen? 👀💻 You’re not alone! Digital eye strain can leave your eyes dry, tired, and blurry—but small changes can make a big difference. Try these simple strategies to refresh your vision and reduce discomfort. Which tip will you try first?

1. PREVENT. RELAX. REFOCUS.
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REFRESH YOUR EYES
COMBAT
DIGITAL EYE
STRAIN

2. FEELING EYE STRAIN,
DRYNESS, OR BLURRED
VISION AFTER HOURS
ON YOUR SCREEN?
Why does this happen?
Let’s fix it!
Why does this happen?
Let’s fix it!
Screens are part of daily life,
but did you know staring at them
can be detrimental to your eyes?
Digital eye strain
You might be dealing with
aka computer vision syndrome.

3. WHAT IS DIGITAL
EYE STRAIN?
Digital eye strain occurs when staring
at screens for long periods.
Your eye
need a break!
Your eye
need a break!
Your eyes are meant to shift focus
naturally, but screens force them
into constant tension.
Many workspaces have dry air,
making irritation worse.
Less blinking = less moisture, leading
to dry, tired eyes.

4. ARE YOU FEELING THESE
SCREEN STRAIN SYMPTOMS?
Staring at a screen locks your eye
muscles in place, reducing their
flexibility.
Be aware of
these signs!
Be aware of
these signs!
Over time, it can lead to:
Headaches
Dry, irritated eyes
Neck & shoulder pain
Blurry vision

5. 5 SIMPLE STRATEGIES
TO REFRESH YOUR EYES
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routine today!
Start your eye care
routine today!
Give your eyes a break
and feel refreshed!
Try these 5 easy tips!

6. BLINK MORE
Make a habit of blinking more to
prevent dryness.
Take short blink breaks throughout
the day.
Did you know? You blink
When focused, you blink less!
A few extra blinks =
happier eyes!
A few extra blinks =
happier eyes!
Blinking is one of the easiest ways
to keep your eyes refreshed
—don't skip it!
⅓ less
when staring at screens!

7. Look up, then down.
EXERCISE YOUR
EYE MUSCLES
Give your eye muscles a workout!
Strengthen those
eye muscles!
Strengthen those
eye muscles!
Do these for 5 minutes, twice a day
to keep your vision strong!
Up & down
Look left, then right.
Side-to-side
Focus on a nearby object,
then one farther away.
Zooming
Move your eyes in a circular
motion.
Rotational

8. THE 20-20-20 RULE
Reduce strain and recharge
your eyes in just 20 seconds!
Combat focusing fatigue
with this simple rule!
Simple rule,
big impact!
Simple rule,
big impact!
Every 20 minutes
Look at something 20 feet
For at least 20 seconds
away (5 meters)

9. RELAX YOUR EYES
Give your eyes a break
with these simple techniques!
Quick relief
for tired eyes!
Quick relief
for tired eyes!
These small actions relieve
tension and refresh your vision!
Warm your hands & gently
cover your eyes.
Palming
It encourages blinking &
boosts oxygen flow.
Yawning

10. OPTIMIZE
YOUR WORKSPACE
A few small tweaks
= big relief for your eyes!
Try these ergonomic tweaks
to protect your eyes!
Tiny adjustments,
big comfort!
Tiny adjustments,
big comfort!
Arm’s length away & slightly
below eye level.
Screen
Position
Reduce glare & avoid harsh
brightness.
Lighting
Adjust brightness to match
surroundings.
Screen
Settings

11. KEEP YOUR
EYES SHARP
AND YOUR
MIND CLEAR!
for sharper vision and a clear mind!
SMALL HABITS,
BIG RELIEF FOR YOUR EYES!
Simple exercises = less
strain, more focus.
Simple exercises = less
strain, more focus.
Prioritize eye care