How I Manage Eye Strain (Tips and Eye Exercises)

Are you tired of dealing with eye strain, especially after long hours in front of screens? In this video, I share my personal experience and effective strategies to help alleviate discomfort and improve your eye health. Discover practical tips and simple eye exercises that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. Learn about the importance of regular breaks, proper lighting, and ergonomic setups to reduce eye fatigue. Whether you’re working from home or spending time on digital devices, these techniques can make a significant difference.

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We all spend way too much time staring at computer screens and our phones. Excessive amounts of time focusing on a screen can be challenging for the muscles of the eyes to keep and maintain focus, often resulting in symptoms of eye strain, eye fatigue or "tired eyes".

In addition to eye strain, computer vision syndrome also presents with symptoms of dry eyes and even blurred vision.

Here are some of the lifestyle habits and tips I have adopted to help myself get rid of eye strain. I also review some basic eye exercises used to help improve the eye's abilities to see clearly up close and maintain focus.

Note: The eye exercises described in this video are very basic but are often included in vision rehabilitation programs designed for people with binocular vision disorders or post-traumatic brain injury. There is limited research on their effectiveness for computer-related eyestrain but may be of benefit to some people. Similar to physical therapy for stiff and sore muscles. As described in the video, please consult a local eye care professional in your area about proper technique and any binocular vision issues you may experience.

If you have not had an eye exam within the last year, please schedule a visit with a local eye doctor to have your eyes evaluated for any health risks.

I hope you find this video helpful and please comment with any questions you have. I take all of your comments and questions seriously and I appreciate you. - Joseph Allen, OD FAAO, Dipl ABO

Here is a link to the Brock String, but please consult a local optometrist if they feel it would be safe for you to try.

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Timestamps:
0:00 How I Manage Eye Strain (Tips and Eye Exercises)
0:20 Tip 1
1:47 Tip 2
3:14 Tip 3
4:05 Tip 4
4:25 Ad
5:26 Notes on Eye Exercises
5:59 Eye Exercise 1
7:10 Eye Exercise 2
9:43 Eye Exercise 3

[DoctorEyeHealth]

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[marydarcangelo]

Hi Dr. Allen. I’ve learned more from you than any eye doctor I’ve seen in my 62 years. Thank you.

[lilytea]

0:14: 👀 Learn how to reduce eye strain and fatigue from prolonged screen time.
2:59: 👓 Tips for maintaining eye health while working on a computer screen.
6:02: 💪 Relaxing and strengthening exercises for eye muscles to prevent eye strain.
8:45: 👓 Doing eye exercises may help improve focus and delay the need for reading glasses or bifocals due to aging changes in the crystalline lens.
11:47: 💪 Doing the Brock string exercise can help strengthen eye muscles and improve coordination.
Recap by Tammy AI

[mehdiahmed]

The most helpful thing for me was stopping phone use and sitting far away from the computer.

[ktfaye]

I just have to say a big thank you. These tips are SO helpful. Since working at home full time, I have had all sorts of eye problems (blurry vision, double vision, irritation, glasses just seem “off”) and neither my optometrist or my ophthalmologist suggested ANY of the options you’ve shown here (or in previous videos). But since finding your channel and making sure to take a break and refocus several times a day, adjusting the light from the screens, practicing with the Brock String a few minutes each day (really helped with the double vision) my eye strain and vision has improved substantially.

One thing that may help others, my office desk is near a window, and I didn’t realize how much glare was coming in. I got some good quality Glare Control Window film (it’s like sunglasses for your window) at the home store (it’s easy to apply, watch some youtube videos) and since adding that to my window, it’s made a great improvement as well.

[Modeltnick]

Thank you, Doctor! I’m guilty of not taking care of my eyes. Too much close work with no breaks. I’ll be better at it after seeing this!

[jenfd]

Thanks for all of this... I "force blink" a lot during the day, but also practice 20/20/20 - every 20 minutes, I take a break, and look at something 20 feet away (outside my window) for 20 seconds.

[otiebrown]

Hi Dr. Allen,
It is great that you are reducing strain, to change your refractive state, from -0.75 Diopters to +0.25 Diopters.
Or from 20/50, to 20/20.
More people should follow your strain relief program and achieve the result I achieved.
Thank you!

[MJ]

I appreciate this video. At least an added step to eye health. Since 23, my eyesight has gone down significantly. I use the computer a lot and read a lot for work. I've seen many optometrists and a few opthomologists. All they do is give me higher prescriptions. No matter how much I express my concern, none have provided any further care or advice outside of increasing my prescription. I think, like other medical professions, some Drs care about health, and some Dr just focus on providing medicine.

[RicanZouki]

I have prisms. Unfortunately my eyes start to cross. And it’s helped tremendously ❤. Thanks for the tips.

[alison-ipky]

So few eye doctors have any clue about vision therapy. I had severe convergence insufficiency and mentioned my vision issues to my optometrist (I saw one who worked out of a Lenscrafters). She told me it was nothing to worry about and it was just because I turned 40. It took several years for me to get it diagnosed by a chiropractor of all people who figured out my eyes were contributing to my dizziness. I really think testing for convergence insufficiency needs to be part of regular eye exams.

[guyincognito]

Thanks! The effort you put into your videos shows off your passion for helping others.

[Epic-Episodes]

Could you do a videos on the three conjunctivitis? The causes and treatments!

[Blacksquareable]

I would add a note of caution to the pencil push-ups. They aren't right for everyone and can actually do more harm than good. I was given these when I shouldn't have been and ended up in a worse situation for a bit. I prefer the Brock String as this is a bit longer and a gentler exercise and for myself I can stop a little further away than the recommended close point.

[ful]

I have had serious issues with my eyes 👀 👀 double vision. The brock string helps to control it IF I maintain my exercises on a daily basis. I'm already 67, it affects seriously my quality of life when I want to read or to use my laptop for a relatively long while. I'm optimistic and hopefully it will get better and better until it's completely gone? Knock wood! 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[partps]

Hi, Dr Allen. Isn't it important to go for a thorough Binocular Vision Assessment instead of starting the exercises on own? Because a prescribed therapy regimen provides exercises to balance between the Convergence and Divergence. Additionally, finding out if the person is having CI, CE, DI, DE, Basic Exophoria or Basic Esophoria along with AI, AIF or Ill Sustained Accommodation can give a clear idea which exercises are suitable for that person. Using transperant life saver card under guidance of Optometrist can be more effective than Pencil Push Up.

[brendamcchristy]

Dr. Allen. Thank you so much. God bless you

[briggsmakesmusic]

If you have chronic eye strain. Is it good to jump into eye exercises or just rest?

[stevenarenella]

So nice to see u crossing your eyes! I would luke to see u do more, especially one eye crossed!

[phunghuyhoaofficial]

Hi Dr.Allen! What a video helpful! I’ve learned more from you. Thanks for sharing!