Dr. Rajan's simple method to reduce digital eye strain
Dry and itchy eyes are often the result of fatigue and long hours spent in front of a computer. Dr. Karan Rajan on TikTok revealed a simple trick to prevent this.
Many people who work in front of a computer screen experience eye problems. Dry, tired eyes alternate between burning and tearing, often leading to vision-impairing erosion.
Dr. Karan Rajan, an ophthalmologist known from social media, assures that his method can significantly reduce the eye problems faced daily by people over 40 without using drops or visiting ophthalmic offices.
In his TikTok video, Dr. Rajan explains that when we concentrate during intensive work in front of a computer, we blink less than we do under normal conditions, causing our eyes to dry out more easily and quickly.
Of course, to prevent this, the doctor recommends limiting caffeine, getting more sleep, reducing stress, and spending less time in front of a screen. However, implementing these suggestions daily is not easy.
You can deal with dry, irritated eyes by using eye drops or placing a warm, damp cloth on your eyelids. However, Dr. Rajan has a simple and effective way to combat this, which he shared with internet users.
If you’re using screens a lot, stick to the 20/20/20 rule – Dr. Rajan recommends and explains – Every 20 minutes, take a break and look at something at least 20 feet away, for at least 20 seconds.
The effectiveness of Dr. Rajan's recommended method was confirmed by the Royal National Institute of Blind People, which also shared his method. Additionally, scientists emphasize that computers do not cause permanent changes in the eyes nor worsen any eye diseases.
If you’ve got a window near your workspace (...) then looking at outside objects might be an easy way to ensure you’re peeping far enough - writes the Huffington Post.
