Just a friendly reminder to take some time away from the TV throughout the day guys! Eye strain is real, with real consequences. Some tools and tips below!
Eye strain is exactly what it sounds like. After staring at your screen for hours on end, the muscles in and around your eyes become irritated. There are muscles on the outside of your eyes for eye movement, and there are muscles inside your eyes to contract or relax the lens and pupil. Each of these muscles have the potential to become strained.
Signs & symptoms
The most common symptoms of eye strain include irritation of the eyes:
Fatigue
Pain in or around the eyes
Blurred vision
Headaches
Occasional double vision
Another common symptom of eye strain is dry eyes, which is more than just lack of moisture on the surface of your eyeball. Symptoms may include:
Stinging or burning
Sensitivity to light
Redness of the sclera
Straining nighttime vision
Blurred vision
Prevention & rehabilitation
Prevention of dry eyes is pretty straight forward. In short, take breaks!
While gaming…
Every 5-10 minutes
Blink! Blink your eyes and hold them shut for 3 seconds, 5 times
Do this every 5-10 minutes or after each game/match you play
Every 20-30 minutes
Take a 5-minute break to look away from your screen
Since the ciliary muscles relax during far focus, you’ll want to look at something far away
If you’re able to, look outside; if not, look as far as you can within your home.
Every 30-60 minutes
Perform smooth pursuit OR target gaze (listed below) to help reduce the strain on the extraocular muscles
Lastly, don’t forget the power of a good night’s sleep. If you’re constantly grinding to become the best, you will most certainly experience eye strain, and sleep is your best tool for recovery to continue gaming tomorrow.
Source: esportshealthcare
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