7 Ways to Avoid Eye Strain During Online Classes and Take Care of Eyes

7 Ways to Avoid Eye Strain During Online Classes and Take Care of Eyes 

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the schools and other educational institutes have started a new way to teach the students and help them build their careers. The faculties at schools have changed the traditional way of the teaching-learning process to online classes. Following the same way, Matrix High School has also started online classes for their students. The school is doing everything possible to make the best of the online classes to teach the students and make their career-best. 

But, due to the online classes students have to sit in front of a laptop or computer all day long or use their phones to attend the classes. The use of electronic devices everyday for such a long time leads to eye strain and causes problems with the eyesight. 

So, students, do you also come across such eye problems? Do your eyes feel tired than before? Are you having complaints about neck and shoulder pain? Is yes, then the switch to virtual classrooms is challenging for you. You are suffering from digital eye strain and need some of the best ways to take care of your eyes. 

Here are the 7 ways to avoid eye strain during online classes and how to take care of the eyes. 

• Blink your Eyes 

When you look constantly at the screen, you forget to blink your eyes. Blinking is essential to keep your eyes always moisturized and reduce dryness. Constantly blinking of the eyes is crucial to reduce the digital eye strain. Close your eyes for 2 seconds, open it, squeeze, and so on. Performing the activity will make your eyes feel better and reduce the chances of dry eye syndrome. 

• Adjust the Brightness of the Screen 

The screen brightness should not be too bright as it causes glare nor should be dark that causes eye strain while using the laptop. You can use a white paper to adjust the brightness of your screen. Put the white paper parallel to the screen in normal light. Your screen brightness should match the white paper and meet the environment. 

• Sit in a Good Posture

A good posture is very essential for the proper blood circulation to the brain to increase productivity. Keep your back straight always while sitting, hands should be at the level of the keyboard, and place your legs on the ground. It helps to keep your spine and neck relaxed. Proper distance from the screen should be there to keep your eyes healthy. 

• Follow 20-20-20 Rule 

Looking at the screen for a long time makes your eyes tired. So, to help you relax your eyes, follow the 20-20-20 rule. The rule states that every 20 minutes take a break of 20 seconds. Walk around, do some stretching for the improvement of the posture, and give your body and mind a break. A 20-second break will give your eyes rest and it won’t feel sore. Do not use your mobile phone in the 20-second break. 

• Stay Hydrated and Always Eat Healthily 

To take care of your eyes, one should eat food rich in Vitamin A, Beta Carotene, Vitamin C, E, Zinc, and other essential fatty acids. Eat healthy vegetables like spinach, carrots, and others that are good for the eyes. Eat walnuts and flax seeds that are also beneficial for the eyes. It is crucial to stay hydrated by drinking at least 2-3 liters of water a day. 

• Do Cold Compression 

You should not rub your eyes as it feels itchy. Use ice packs or cold compression to get rid of the inflammation of the eyes. Take your ice pack and place it on the eye for 30 seconds. You can also use an eye drop to reduce inflammation and allergy in the eyes. 

• Perform Eye Exercises 

Performing some simple eye exercises can be beneficial to relax your eyes and release all the strain. Some of the easy exercises are listed below- 

• Palming: Rub your hands for a few seconds. Put the palm of your hands on the cheekbones and fingers on the eyes. This will give a calming effect on your eyes. Do this exercise after every online class. 

• Pencil Push-Up: This exercise helps strengthen your eye muscles. You just have to look at the pencil tip for 20 seconds and bring it closer to your eyes and look at it again for more than 20 seconds. Slowly move it away from your eyes and repeat this for every 5 minutes. 

• Eye Rotation Exercise: Once in a day, rotate your eyes in all directions. Move your eyes both clockwise and anti-clockwise. 

These are the best ways to avoid eye strain while taking your online classes and take care of your eyes. Stay fit and stay healthy while you are staying at home.