People who work with computers, spend long hours looking at their mobile phones, or spend hours in front of the television are at risk of developing what is known as Computer Vision Syndrome. There are 5 warning signs of Computer Vision Syndrome, which include headaches, dry eyes, eye irritation, blurred vision, and double vision. Since screens have become a part of our daily lives, optometrist Tina Patel has provided suggestions on how to alleviate these annoying symptoms, according to the British newspaper "Express".
Patel stated, "Eye yoga exercises can help improve and strengthen the eye area. Eye yoga may be worth considering if you spend your days staring at a computer screen for long periods and are suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome."
**Eye Yoga Exercises**
Before starting eye yoga exercises, make sure to remove your glasses or contact lenses.
**Eye Rotation**
With your eyes looking straight ahead, rotate your eyes towards the ceiling. Move your eyes to the far right.
Then move your eyes towards the ground. Shift your eyes to the far left.
Rotate your eyes back to the ceiling and then move your eyes straight ahead.
Repeat this 2 to 4 times, changing the direction each time.
**Blinking**
Blink 10 times in quick succession. Close your eyes and focus on breathing quietly for 30 seconds.
Repeat this exercise 3 to 5 times.
**Side Glance**
Look straight ahead and extend your left arm, pointing your thumb straight up. Move your thumb to the far left and back in front of you while following your thumb with your eyes as you do this. Repeat this exercise on the other side using your right thumb.
**Palm Exercise**
Sit comfortably in a dark room. Rub your palms together quickly until you start to feel warmth between them.
Place your palms over your eyes without pressing on your closed eyelids. Focus on the warmth and darkness; this is a good exercise to incorporate into meditation practice.
**Crossed Eye Glance**
Raise one arm straight up with your thumb pointing up. Follow your thumb with your eyes as you bring your thumb towards your nose.
Focus for a few moments on your thumb before extending your arm again. Repeat this exercise 5 times, then close your eyes and rest.
