1. Take frequent breaks. 20/20/20 rule 2. Adjust screen position. Height n distance. Adjust screen to reduce glare coming off 3. Adjust the settings of your device to make things easier. (Increase font size, brightness, night shift) 4. Manage your dry eye symptoms. Exercises (if you don't have any disease, it would be good taking a walk outside.) 1. cuping (1m) 2. Direction (look at the distance) upward 5s, different, down, right, left. Thank u so much Doc! This is really helpful
Eye Health QOTD: What was your favorite part of the video? ***Time Stamps to Navigate the tips*** Time Stamps for this Video 0:35 - What is digital eye strain from Computer Vision Syndrome 1:06 - The 20/20/20 Rule 1:29 - Ergonomic Screen Placement 2:39 - How to Change Font Size in Windows 10 3:16 - How to Turn on Windows Night Mode 4:30 - Blink Rate on Computer 5:10 - Eye Exercises
Dr i am not able to see mobile screen or tv screen as it cause sudden eye pain extending to back head. My local Dr says u hv dry eye...and muscle in eye gets weak...any suggestion Dr i will be grateful.
I never knew those days I think my eye never had that much focus (genetics maybe) A friend of mine says I should wear em specks said I was blind as a bat
@@Play1stChannel 5 hours internship working from home right after 9 to 5 schedule of college classes. Edit- and the internship is unpaid and in a domain that is practically useless. And I've got no clue of what's going on in college. This is fucking life right now. Why am I tell you think? Idk man maybe for some likes that I don't really care about..anyways..fuck it.
Guys, my situation is that when I look at something far away, my eyes feel blurry. Do y'all have any tips or solutions? Im starting to get a little bit worried.
When I have headache and eye strain for too much screen time, I just go outside and stare at my mom plants for an hour or two. It helps 🙂 Thank you for this vid, it really helps big time.
I constantly get head aches, and eyes strain...Just ordered blue lightcanceling screens...looking forward to "see" the difference. Appreciate this video for the exercises and relief techniques. Thx!!
The screen cover makes a difference, but I still find myself adjusting the light of the screen itself depending on the time of the day/ night...my phone screen is another story, and I do the eye exercises when I can to minimize the straIn from the phone.
This seriously helped a lot!🥺 I pulled an all-nighter yesterday... and my eyes have been acting up ever since... even a 8hr sleep didn’t fix it!💔 but staring at a distant object for a few seconds gave instant relief! 😍
I can’t see anything in my left eye hurts soo much I can’t sleep and rest my eye I want to have my good vision back school is starting and I can’t handle it and my eye is dry
I just discovered your channel and I am definitely subscribing. I work 8 hours facing a computer and I feel like my eyesight is getting worse. I was tested November last year with an eye chart and the nurse said my vision is 20/30 on left and right eye, and 20/40 both eyes. they did not recommend anything about me getting eyeglasses since they are really not eye experts. I just went last Thursday to an eye doctor to be properly checked because I am starting to worry about not being able to read and recognize road signs (and people calling my name from few meters away). Aside from the fact that i really have a poor eyesight, the doctor said I also have astigmatism on my left eye. My glasses will be ready in a few days. I was told I should have went to an eye doctor sooner. I will be watching more of your videos to help me take care of my eyes more. Kudos
I remember doing these kind of exercices as a kid naturally without thinking about it. Its really the excessive screen time lowering the mobility of the eyes. I experienced that sometimes my eyes didnt want to move at all and thus missing many informations and details about my surroundings and even seeing 3d. Doing these excerises really helped getting my eyes back into continually movement and especially peripheric vision. Thanks!
Thank you! I've been experiencing the effects of eye strain from working on the computer for long periods, more now than ever. I definitely need to get my eyes checked, but these tips are great. The exercises have provided some relief, thank you!
My optometrist suggested blue light filtering lenses. They changed my life with respect to eye strain. They improved my sleep cycle as well. I was concerned that they would noticeably affect my perception of color, but they didn't. I feel more relaxed at all times now.
Thank you so much for your videos! You address so many of the problems I’ve had for a while and your tips definitely help! Just sometimes knowing what it is I’m dealing with is comfort on its own. So thank you!
Thank you so much. I have been overdoing the screen-time and really suffering for the last couple of days with excruciating headache and sore eyes, thinking I must have a brain tumour 🙄😂. This has helped a lot 🙏
Taking a break to try and focus at something further away literally feels so good sometimes. It's like you can feel blood coming back to a muscle that hasn't had proper circulation.
Hi Doctor, I just found your channel. I've been dealing with severe eye strain since I began working from home (and, consequently, spending more time using computers). I tried everything: went to several eye physicians (they all say my eyes are healthy, no need for corrective lenses), tried the 20-20-20 rule, eye drops, exercises, changed the light on my devices, increased the font, etc... No matter what I do, I always get eye pain after 30 minutes using the computer. Interestingly, if I spend the same amount of time just reading a book in a really small font, I don't get any eye strain. I'm out of hope. What else can I do??? Great channel, btw
@@DoctorEyeHealth No, I don't think they did. At least they never mentioned it. What are those? I will definitely bring that up next time I have an appointment. I'm really miserable.
Hi @@kapilsethia9284. I cannot yet say I have found a cure, but I may have found a lead to a possible cure. I have been to several ophthalmologists in the past few years because of my chronic eye strain. All of them said the same thing: my vision is fine. That's because they only measured my visual acuity with a standard refraction test. They all prescribed me +0,50 glasses, which didn't seem to solve the problem. However, a few weeks ago I went to see an Optometrist, who ran several other tests to measure different abilities other than visual acuity. She found out I had a moderate accommodative insufficiency, which in basic terms means that my eyes have difficulties sustaining accurate and comfortable focus, especially with near work, which is what has been causing my eye strain. The treatment: She added prisms to my prescription glasses and I have been undergoing visual therapy (a type of physical therapy for the eyes). I have experience improvement, but I am not 100% cured yet... I have been doing the visual therapy for 2 weeks and the treatment should last a few to several months... So I hope that soon I will be experiencing less eye strain. My advice to you: Seek an Optometrist.. I hope you can find your cure as well. Good luck! =)
Hey doc! I always have CVS and too much use of cellphones made me myopic. From now on, i limit the use of digital devices. Thanks for uploading this doctor!
@@DoctorEyeHealth From now on, I follow the 20/20/20 rule. It makes me feel good but my myopia is sitll progressing because I'm in the adolescents stage. Is it normal to progress?
@@palashsinghal2824 Thanks! I just started wearing glasses last february 25. My prescription was -75 (both eyes). It was good and clear. But a month after, I started to notice it became a little blurry when I wear my glasses. I was scared because I don't know what to do and there's literally no doctor to check my eyes during this pandemic. My next eye exam is on june.
@@janlouiesaturnino3730 eyes do generally grows untill 18 years of age, it's normal to see your vision became blurry or clear up untill that point of time, glasses would help eventually lessening the risk of getting your vision more blurrier or your prescription higher! Just make sure you don't strain youe eyes or youe eye muscles which then eventually lead to your myopia getting worse! Have a great day ahead Mate! 😊
Thank you so much! I know this was done 1.5 years ago, but it's really helping me now. I've been doing full tele-work since the beginning of COVID and had not connected my dry eyes to the double to triple amount of time I now spend in front of a computer. Duh. Thank you!
100 recommend the eye exercise I have done this for years. For me, if I stare at the computer screen for too long, once in a while, I take breaks looking at the walls like I'm flirting at it.
Do you do all of the exercises that he mentions? What other things do you do? This is a silly question, too, but I have an eye exam next Monday so that I can finally get new glasses, and i haven't had an exam in, gasp!, 11 years! I can't BELIEVE that I've waited so long to renew my subscription. Not good. I suppose this is why I've been having such eye strain lately, because it's time for a new prescription. Never again will I wait so long. Yikes! Haha! Also, my glasses have been broken for 3 years so I've been putting up with taping them, so that's probably been effecting me as well.
@@DerrickthePinecone I am not an expert nor have a background in optometrist nor a doctor but In my perspective, I do all the exercise which he had shown, I've learned of this exercise method prior to watching this video like 12 years ago from an elderly man. Every muscle in our body needs stimulants so the neurons can work and not die. Since you haven't done an eye exam I can only guess that your vision might have changed because as we age so does our vision but there's some exception good genetics and a lot of eye care or your eyesight haven't change since you are the one with a better opinion than anyone in the world to get this right.
Thank you so much! I hope you'd make more of this as a series because I use my electronics a ton but I love doing the mini exercises and taking 20 second breaks every 20 minutes.
In uk specsavers disinfect everything after each person and only let in one customer at a time, you're also advised to find glasses online so they can prepare them for you to try on, to minimize the time spent in
i absolutely love your videos...so informative but in a relatively simpler way to understand....its really hard to find doctors like you....i wish i could consult my eye problem with you...
It's really funny how or body sometimes tells us to do such things, even if our brain doesn't know that it's healthy or useful. I've always enjoyed coming to the window and gazing over the street to the right and then to the left for a while... I guess it was the body telling me the eyes are strained and that would help :)
All these tips are helpful right away, I appreciate being able to apply these tips right away. Just began working from home and spend countless hours online, thank you
I don't even need this I have protective glasses but yet here I am! Love your channel, I have blepharitis and your videos have helped me a lot. Maybe another video idea would be a personal Q&A so we can get to know you better.
Thank you for this informative video, being a programmer I have been always combating eye strain and headache. I will start following this from now onwards.
Thank so much doc! Working infront of screen everyday really cause an eye strain and headache for me. Ill definitely try all this tips.. hope u will make more video on this topic..❤
One thing I like to do if I feel my eyes getting strained/tired is look out the window, pick a point and try (not force) resolve as much detail as possible. I usually pick the peak of a roof across the street a few doors down. When I can see the texture of the tiles and the wooden eaves Ill change to a distant point, like a mountain or far off tree. Then do the same thing of waiting until I can resolve as much detail as possible, along with 'eye circles' like movements. I work in electronics, so staring at a screen then going to some tiny surface mount parts and back all day can fatigue the eyes pretty good. And the uncorrected astigmatism creeping in as I get older isnt helping... lol
Thank you for this video! My eyes are constantly tired from using a phone/computer at work all day. Some of these exercises really do help. I may not need any glasses after all!
Ahhh contacts get really dry when doing the whole virtual thing. Hoping school districts pay attention to these suggestions and give kids eye breaks from the virtual classes.
The timing of your videos is perfect! I literally just got through a bout of bad eyestrain, was awful, thought I was going blind! I've drastically reduced my screen time the last few days and it's really helped.
Hey dude, could you tell me if youhad any recovery from this issue? I'm having it for around a week, and I've started to follow this rules 2 days ago, so I'd like to know how is your recovery, and how much timeit got you. If you reply, thx a lot buddy :)
@@nataliebandril22 dude, after following the tips, my eyes got gradually better. And it just gets a bit bad aftera longtime in front of a screen, or when I sleep too late.
Thank you so much! It definitely helped! Explanation are concise n straight to the point! Having some knowledge on Anatomy - my fav part was when u mentioned the eye orbit 😂 I knew exactly where to place my hands. Great video!
Thank you. My left eyelid muscles are twitching and I'm constantly tearing. I tired compensating by covering my left eye and using my right eye. Now, that eye is twitching. I'm going to try your tips now.
Crazy story! I got hand sanitizer in my eyes a few weeks ago and had to go the ER to get my eyes flushed. My eyes physically feel better now but it’s been about 3 weeks from the incident and I still see halos and rainbows around bright lights at night. My eye doctor already checked me up after the incident. They aren’t too worried and said it should get better soon...why would it take so long for my vision to fully go back to normal? Should I be worried?
I have been to my local eye care professional several times, but the problem of blepharitis and halos around eye lashes still continues, I am having this issue from past 1 and a half years when I started wearing glasses (also the time when I had Dengue, my eye sight became much worse within a week of getting infected with that disease) and even after wearing glasses I see halos everywhere (especially on eye lashes when looking at a bright object i.e in night or just looking at any lighting) and it impairs my vision soo much that it even have rainbowing (prism like) effect within the halos, plus i have Visual snow syndrome too soo that makes it much worse at especially night times! Every doctor i consulted said your eyes are fine I don't know what to do! 😞
That sound so frustrating. I know even for professionals...we get frustrated too. As we want to know the answer and be able to help...but its tough when everything looks normal.
I'm so happy that I'm not alone. I use my Pc all day and I can't stop. This video and this comment section has really helped me thank you for making this video
Taking a break to look at birds at the feeder outside 😀🕊🕊🕊🕊. also using warm compresses. Think about going outside for a few minutes after watching this video. 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
My doc said that I have “fake blindness” or “fake bad eyesight” (eh idk what it called), so I have to rest my eyes till it get fixed.....but the online classes tho-
Hello Dr. Allen. i am new to your channel and I was on a desperate search for blurry and extreme tire eyes do to intense looking at devices. I trade stocks so I am constantly looking at my device or desktop. Some days are worst then others. I've been to eye Dr. and a specialist they did recommend me anti blue light lens for my reading glasses which this is my 1st time wearing glasses I'm in my med 40's the type that do extreme stuff always thinking that you're a teenager type personality so for me I know my eyes issue is definitely due to devices/computer screens. After watching this video the warming the hands & cupping and looking away on different directions is a temporary a miracle for my eyes. It worked..!! It's Alive..!!...LOL... But thank you so much for sharing your knowledge I am telling the world about you. You are extremely knowledgeable and super young. Youngest eye Dr. I've seen....:) I told my wife and she's says OMG. You're right...lol. Again, thank you and please keep up you're awesomeness......
@@DoctorEyeHealth I know that you do not believe this, but this is how both of us entered myopia. I am now back to normal, and pass the required DMV test. Like you, I make my own refractive measurements. Now at 20/20, refraction at +0.25 Diopters. I wish you would help more people with threshold prevention. Going from 20/50, to 20/20.
Well, the point I was trying to get at is that most people don't require eye muscle exercises or vision therapy. Normal daily activities give your eyes enough exercise or relaxation. But Getting outside, doing exercise or playing a sport often gives plenty of eye coordination movements that can help. We probably all spend too much time indoors these days. (myself included)
Would be nice if you could explain how high refresh rates in monitor could effect vision? I was searching for this video, but didn't find right information at all. Thanks for the video BTW.
@@DoctorEyeHealth I had a concussion then then I got eye strain I think it effected my eyes because its like my eyes move slower and I've had it since corona started
I definitely have this ! Also when i cry i will get the worst eye pressure and tension migraine that usually last all day. Is that normal ?! I try my best to not get in my feelings cuz i already know if i cry im gonna have to deal with the pain all day. Do i need to see a eye doctor about that?!
When you have to look at a computer screen for 8+ hours due to the fact you have to do distanced learning. If anything decreasing school by -3 hours would be so helpful.
i burnt my eye from heat glassblowing and I've been to several doctors they all say my eye is good but I'm having a lot of pain still on the top back of eye and bellow near my check , I'm hoping i didn't permanent damage something its been a little over a month now
Oh my. I used to glassblow when I was in highschool. Such an amazing artform. The heat and UV light from glassblowing can cause surface damage, similar to a sunburn. THis usually resolved with medication and lubrication...depending on how severe it is. If it's is getting worse then I would check back in with your doctors. Fun fact: there is such a thing as a glassblowers cataract - from high exposure to Infrared light from staring in the kiln without eye protection.
Is it healthy to slightly press your closed eyes until you see some kind of brightness? After that (when you take your fingers off), you can see darkness for a few seconds and then everything is back to normal. I found this tip somewhere online and I find it really relaxing but I'm not sure if it's good for me.
Of course, as a matter of optics, when at 20/50, (self -1 Diopter), you can wear a +2.5 Diopter, for all close work, (ending all strain), and monitor your slow recovery back to 20/20. Works for me, and the children of Optometrists, who support this scientific concept. This takes great personal resolve to do it. But pilots do it during their college years - because they know the necessity of doing it. Tragically, you can never Prescribe this", but that fact does not change the validity of the concept.
@@DoctorEyeHealth - That is correct - as of one year ago. Today, I confirm 20/20, (and a refraction of +0.25 Diopters) by using a Trial Lens Kit and a Snellen. (Both eyes.) Thanks for your interest. These results based on science analysis created by Dr. Antonio Medina, Optometrist.
Great video! Didn't realize my brightness setting was set to 'visible across the street'. So much better now, thank you! Question: Are there any specs to look for in a monitor that can actually help with eye strain. For instance, IPS-rating, Eye-care technology, refresh rate, etc? -Thank again!
This is really informative! It can really help me address eye strain due to screen time. One thing I've noticed is that you have really beautiful eyes.
Also I always adjust the brightness of my TV , computer monitor and phone to how bright the room is. At night I turn down the backlight of my screens to the minimum and on bright days as bright as needed. I rarely turn on the lights in my house too which seems to help with night vision. I can see perfectly where I'm going without any lights turned on. A lot of the time I will have two candles burning in my living room at night though
@@DoctorEyeHealth I use candles because it's much better for my eyes than the led light bulbs and aparently it's supposed to help regenerate parts of the back of your eyes. Wether it's true or not I don't know. Buy I don't need lots of light to get around.
I love all your videos, very educational. Everytime, I watch one of your videos I learn something new. On the topic of eyestrain; I believe mine is caused by always on my cellphone with a small screen. I darken the brightness. I have sensitive eyes, blepharitis and glaucoma [ my eye dr caught it early and I am on eyedrops] My question: After being on the phone for a while I get an aching pain only in my left eye...? My left eye being weak ? Blepharitus or glaucoma triggered by eyestrain??
Thanks for watching and your kind comments! It means a lot to hear that, really. If one eye is pulling or stressing more than the other, it could cause eye strain on that side. Blepharitis symptoms can be similar to dry eyes as well, but neither blepharitis nor glaucoma are connected to eyestrain specifically. Thanks again
Doc, you have a great video game sense. How did you like Code Vein? I personally felt the ending was dry and felt VERY rushed but the souls-like combat feel + the anime look made me love the game once it was purchase.
I struggle with eye strain when staring at devices all day - what specific type of eye drops should I get for eye strain? Unsure if eye strain causes Aqueous deficient or Evaporative or mixed?
These are great tips, I have already changed the brightness of my screen, set a timer to take a break every so often, and the cupping was very relaxing :) thank you for sharing :)
I now think that being a staring contest champ throughout the years has contributed to my chronic dry 👁️👁️. That and staring at the 🌞 (and even eclipses 😬🙈) so many times are my biggest eye-related regrets. Glory to GOD for my 👀 not being worse off. 🙏🏽 Thanks for these great tips! I'm aware of a few, but I needed to be reminded. The specific 20ft distance tip is the most helpful one for me... I'll be sure to look outside through my window AMAP, as my indoor space is pretty small.
I have desk job and also study. Most of my time is on computer and I have progressive myopia. Would you suggest quitting job or study or there are ways to continue doing with some techniques.
MY EYE HURTS WHEN I CLOSE IT AND OPEN IT AND I CAN'T SLEEP IT HURTS TO MUCH AND TOO BAD! PLEASE HELP, AND WHEN I BLINK I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S AN INFECTION OR HAY FEVER BUT MY EYELID LOOKS RED!
It's visual snow syndrome, don't worry it's not that severe or critical, just try to ignore them until we found a cure of them (which would be pretty soon looking at the progress the science is making nowadays) and always go to your local eye care professional for best results!
This is where online classes has led me.👀
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Sanjana S Kalloor don’t lie they were shit before and online classes took them further 😏
My eye is red :(
@@myron9195 take breaks man, when was the last time u looked at sky? A bird? Remember ur eyes have muscles too! Don't keep them stretched lol
@@sonusingh-3292 thank u i will try to take breakes more often
1. Take frequent breaks. 20/20/20 rule
2. Adjust screen position. Height n distance. Adjust screen to reduce glare coming off
3. Adjust the settings of your device to make things easier. (Increase font size, brightness, night shift)
4. Manage your dry eye symptoms.
Exercises (if you don't have any disease, it would be good taking a walk outside.)
1. cuping (1m)
2. Direction (look at the distance) upward 5s, different, down, right, left.
Thank u so much Doc! This is really helpful
Thanks soo much.. You saved my 10 minutes
walk outside? i haven't done that in a year
Eye Health QOTD: What was your favorite part of the video?
***Time Stamps to Navigate the tips***
Time Stamps for this Video
0:35 - What is digital eye strain from Computer Vision Syndrome
1:06 - The 20/20/20 Rule
1:29 - Ergonomic Screen Placement
2:39 - How to Change Font Size in Windows 10
3:16 - How to Turn on Windows Night Mode
4:30 - Blink Rate on Computer
5:10 - Eye Exercises
Dr i am not able to see mobile screen or tv screen as it cause sudden eye pain extending to back head.
My local Dr says u hv dry eye...and muscle in eye gets weak...any suggestion Dr i will be grateful.
Thanks Dr
4:30 blink rate on computer
1:29 ergonomics was extremely informative but all the info was helpful!
Ergonamic Screen Placement
i miss the day that I have a perfect vision 🙁
I never knew those days I think my eye never had that much focus (genetics maybe)
A friend of mine says I should wear em specks said I was blind as a bat
Same
Same
@@zokomonofficial40 feels bad
Me too.
Who else is watching this with strained eyes🤣🤣🤣
Me 😂😂
Yeah.
Feel very bad 😢 , can't focus
Haha me
I have online school and im on the pc for at least 8-9 hours a day, so i really needed this video
13 hr a day squad where u at
@@Play1stChannel lol
@@Play1stChannel 5 hours internship working from home right after 9 to 5 schedule of college classes.
Edit- and the internship is unpaid and in a domain that is practically useless. And I've got no clue of what's going on in college. This is fucking life right now.
Why am I tell you think? Idk man maybe for some likes that I don't really care about..anyways..fuck it.
Guys, my situation is that when I look at something far away, my eyes feel blurry. Do y'all have any tips or solutions? Im starting to get a little bit worried.
Do y’all also have headaches?
My eyes pain because of online classes.
same here, I scored 0 in a test because I couldn't focus in the screen without feeling excruciating pain
Module is better than online.
@NOOBgamING YT lol
Same
Mine too😖😖
When I have headache and eye strain for too much screen time, I just go outside and stare at my mom plants for an hour or two. It helps 🙂 Thank you for this vid, it really helps big time.
Plants be like = 😨😨.
😂😂
I constantly get head aches, and eyes strain...Just ordered blue lightcanceling screens...looking forward to "see" the difference. Appreciate this video for the exercises and relief techniques. Thx!!
How was it so far?? I was thinking as well
Was it worth it?
The screen cover makes a difference, but I still find myself adjusting the light of the screen itself depending on the time of the day/ night...my phone screen is another story, and I do the eye exercises when I can to minimize the straIn from the phone.
hi! i rly want blue eye glasses but i want to make sure they’re worth it. what do you think of them
@@sadafkhimani7341 my brother got some there really good
This seriously helped a lot!🥺 I pulled an all-nighter yesterday... and my eyes have been acting up ever since... even a 8hr sleep didn’t fix it!💔 but staring at a distant object for a few seconds gave instant relief! 😍
Tjesuz for god sake just walk in nature, put down ure screen in the weekend and read a book
@@sighems than let them have the consuquenses
Really? Didn't help me at all, been playing video games for the last 31 hours now.
Probably should stop as I can't see out of my left eye rn
@@lostsoulz7396 put ice cubes over your eyes for 20 minutes after few hours. It helped me nothing else worked.
A distant object is nothing but the objects away from you right? like the ceiling???
I came here because my eyes really hurts when im blinking and this video is really helpful for me.
Yeah you might want to see a doctor for that.
I can’t see anything in my left eye hurts soo much I can’t sleep and rest my eye I want to have my good vision back school is starting and I can’t handle it and my eye is dry
After i watch this video i accidentally spray my eyes with perpume
@@xuzpt4756 you need a doctor
Same
3 years later, this video is still useful! Thank you for teaching us the basics of eye health! You truly are helping us all 😊
How much is your eye power?
I just discovered your channel and I am definitely subscribing. I work 8 hours facing a computer and I feel like my eyesight is getting worse. I was tested November last year with an eye chart and the nurse said my vision is 20/30 on left and right eye, and 20/40 both eyes. they did not recommend anything about me getting eyeglasses since they are really not eye experts. I just went last Thursday to an eye doctor to be properly checked because I am starting to worry about not being able to read and recognize road signs (and people calling my name from few meters away). Aside from the fact that i really have a poor eyesight, the doctor said I also have astigmatism on my left eye. My glasses will be ready in a few days. I was told I should have went to an eye doctor sooner.
I will be watching more of your videos to help me take care of my eyes more. Kudos
Thank you so much! I hope your glasses are amazing!
Him: Let's take a look!
My tired eyes: oh no
Ah shit here we go again..
I remember doing these kind of exercices as a kid naturally without thinking about it. Its really the excessive screen time lowering the mobility of the eyes. I experienced that sometimes my eyes didnt want to move at all and thus missing many informations and details about my surroundings and even seeing 3d. Doing these excerises really helped getting my eyes back into continually movement and especially peripheric vision. Thanks!
Who else is looking at the wall while listening
the wall?
Doctor Eye Health cause I is straining prob
Lol me too trying to relax the eyes as much as possible from the screen's.
me too
Me
Thank you! I've been experiencing the effects of eye strain from working on the computer for long periods, more now than ever. I definitely need to get my eyes checked, but these tips are great. The exercises have provided some relief, thank you!
What did your doc say?
My optometrist suggested blue light filtering lenses. They changed my life with respect to eye strain. They improved my sleep cycle as well. I was concerned that they would noticeably affect my perception of color, but they didn't. I feel more relaxed at all times now.
@@pR1mal. please can you tell us the brand
Thank you so much for your videos! You address so many of the problems I’ve had for a while and your tips definitely help! Just sometimes knowing what it is I’m dealing with is comfort on its own. So thank you!
Thank you so much. I have been overdoing the screen-time and really suffering for the last couple of days with excruciating headache and sore eyes, thinking I must have a brain tumour 🙄😂. This has helped a lot 🙏
Thanks doc i have spent about 16hours today and i feel that my eyes are burning this helped me
I have never been this thankful to anyone as far as eye health goes. Thanks Doc.
Taking a break to try and focus at something further away literally feels so good sometimes. It's like you can feel blood coming back to a muscle that hasn't had proper circulation.
Thanks a lot! I spend about 6 hours on my computer each day. This video helped a lot.
Hi Doctor, I just found your channel. I've been dealing with severe eye strain since I began working from home (and, consequently, spending more time using computers). I tried everything: went to several eye physicians (they all say my eyes are healthy, no need for corrective lenses), tried the 20-20-20 rule, eye drops, exercises, changed the light on my devices, increased the font, etc... No matter what I do, I always get eye pain after 30 minutes using the computer. Interestingly, if I spend the same amount of time just reading a book in a really small font, I don't get any eye strain.
I'm out of hope. What else can I do???
Great channel, btw
Hmmm did any of the eye doctors measure your phorias? Or trial prisms at all?
@@DoctorEyeHealth No, I don't think they did. At least they never mentioned it. What are those? I will definitely bring that up next time I have an appointment. I'm really miserable.
@@denisemi reply if you find any cure.
Hi @@kapilsethia9284. I cannot yet say I have found a cure, but I may have found a lead to a possible cure. I have been to several ophthalmologists in the past few years because of my chronic eye strain. All of them said the same thing: my vision is fine. That's because they only measured my visual acuity with a standard refraction test. They all prescribed me +0,50 glasses, which didn't seem to solve the problem. However, a few weeks ago I went to see an Optometrist, who ran several other tests to measure different abilities other than visual acuity. She found out I had a moderate accommodative insufficiency, which in basic terms means that my eyes have difficulties sustaining accurate and comfortable focus, especially with near work, which is what has been causing my eye strain. The treatment: She added prisms to my prescription glasses and I have been undergoing visual therapy (a type of physical therapy for the eyes). I have experience improvement, but I am not 100% cured yet... I have been doing the visual therapy for 2 weeks and the treatment should last a few to several months... So I hope that soon I will be experiencing less eye strain.
My advice to you: Seek an Optometrist.. I hope you can find your cure as well. Good luck! =)
@Denise did you get any help?, because I also have the same problem
“Only a few feet”
*Laughs In VR*
I like how people even come out with funny stuff despite losing in pain
lol
I mean it does have artificial focus points i guess
I'm watching this for VR
No one talks about those but they r very harmful
thank you! going to share this with my students because I know they're spending the entire day in front of computer screens!
I've just had my lasik, I was thinking of doing more after cares, more than the do's and don'ts the doctors gave me, do you have any tips?
Hey doc! I always have CVS and too much use of cellphones made me myopic. From now on, i limit the use of digital devices. Thanks for uploading this doctor!
Hey thanks Jan. Limiting device use is definitely the number 1 way to go. God bless.
@@DoctorEyeHealth From now on, I follow the 20/20/20 rule. It makes me feel good but my myopia is sitll progressing because I'm in the adolescents stage. Is it normal to progress?
@@janlouiesaturnino3730 it is normal buddy don't worry! :)
@@palashsinghal2824 Thanks! I just started wearing glasses last february 25. My prescription was -75 (both eyes). It was good and clear. But a month after, I started to notice it became a little blurry when I wear my glasses. I was scared because I don't know what to do and there's literally no doctor to check my eyes during this pandemic. My next eye exam is on june.
@@janlouiesaturnino3730 eyes do generally grows untill 18 years of age, it's normal to see your vision became blurry or clear up untill that point of time, glasses would help eventually lessening the risk of getting your vision more blurrier or your prescription higher! Just make sure you don't strain youe eyes or youe eye muscles which then eventually lead to your myopia getting worse! Have a great day ahead Mate! 😊
Thank you so much! I know this was done 1.5 years ago, but it's really helping me now. I've been doing full tele-work since the beginning of COVID and had not connected my dry eyes to the double to triple amount of time I now spend in front of a computer. Duh. Thank you!
100 recommend the eye exercise I have done this for years. For me, if I stare at the computer screen for too long, once in a while, I take breaks looking at the walls like I'm flirting at it.
Do you do all of the exercises that he mentions? What other things do you do? This is a silly question, too, but I have an eye exam next Monday so that I can finally get new glasses, and i haven't had an exam in, gasp!, 11 years! I can't BELIEVE that I've waited so long to renew my subscription. Not good. I suppose this is why I've been having such eye strain lately, because it's time for a new prescription. Never again will I wait so long. Yikes! Haha! Also, my glasses have been broken for 3 years so I've been putting up with taping them, so that's probably been effecting me as well.
@@DerrickthePinecone I am not an expert nor have a background in optometrist nor a doctor but In my perspective, I do all the exercise which he had shown, I've learned of this exercise method prior to watching this video like 12 years ago from an elderly man. Every muscle in our body needs stimulants so the neurons can work and not die. Since you haven't done an eye exam I can only guess that your vision might have changed because as we age so does our vision but there's some exception good genetics and a lot of eye care or your eyesight haven't change since you are the one with a better opinion than anyone in the world to get this right.
@@abegonzales64 did the eye exercise change your vision for better? was. there any difference?
Plz tell me details and now condition
eye strain has been bothering me for whole 5 days now and the symptoms are so stressing 😢 thank you !
Thank you so much! I hope you'd make more of this as a series because I use my electronics a ton but I love doing the mini exercises and taking 20 second breaks every 20 minutes.
My favorite part : the minute you rotated your eyes in different directions. And yes, thanks ya yov!!
Just discovered your channel! It was really helpful. Do you think an eye check up during these times is safe?
It is my place we had to we’re masks and every glasses that we touch the sanitize
In uk specsavers disinfect everything after each person and only let in one customer at a time, you're also advised to find glasses online so they can prepare them for you to try on, to minimize the time spent in
It’s a cold bro chill
i absolutely love your videos...so informative but in a relatively simpler way to understand....its really hard to find doctors like you....i wish i could consult my eye problem with you...
It's really funny how or body sometimes tells us to do such things, even if our brain doesn't know that it's healthy or useful. I've always enjoyed coming to the window and gazing over the street to the right and then to the left for a while... I guess it was the body telling me the eyes are strained and that would help :)
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All these tips are helpful right away, I appreciate being able to apply these tips right away. Just began working from home and spend countless hours online, thank you
I don't even need this I have protective glasses but yet here I am! Love your channel, I have blepharitis and your videos have helped me a lot. Maybe another video idea would be a personal Q&A so we can get to know you better.
Thank you! I have had a few people request that! Do you think that would be better as a livestream or as a dedicated video?
@@DoctorEyeHealth I think a dedicated video would be better. Thanks for replying!
Thank you for this informative video, being a programmer I have been always combating eye strain and headache. I will start following this from now onwards.
Much appreciated!! 20/20/20 Rule sounds pretty neat, gonna try to do that more often
Thank so much doc!
Working infront of screen everyday really cause an eye strain and headache for me. Ill definitely try all this tips.. hope u will make more video on this topic..❤
One thing I like to do if I feel my eyes getting strained/tired is look out the window, pick a point and try (not force) resolve as much detail as possible. I usually pick the peak of a roof across the street a few doors down. When I can see the texture of the tiles and the wooden eaves Ill change to a distant point, like a mountain or far off tree. Then do the same thing of waiting until I can resolve as much detail as possible, along with 'eye circles' like movements. I work in electronics, so staring at a screen then going to some tiny surface mount parts and back all day can fatigue the eyes pretty good. And the uncorrected astigmatism creeping in as I get older isnt helping... lol
Thank you for this video! My eyes are constantly tired from using a phone/computer at work all day. Some of these exercises really do help. I may not need any glasses after all!
Ahhh contacts get really dry when doing the whole virtual thing. Hoping school districts pay attention to these suggestions and give kids eye breaks from the virtual classes.
My teacher says its an "excuse" and wont let me rest my eyes like i have bad eyesight because of reading at night when i was a kid
Literally watched this, followed the tips and felt relief. Appreciate this video ♥️
The timing of your videos is perfect! I literally just got through a bout of bad eyestrain, was awful, thought I was going blind! I've drastically reduced my screen time the last few days and it's really helped.
Hey dude, could you tell me if youhad any recovery from this issue? I'm having it for around a week, and I've started to follow this rules 2 days ago, so I'd like to know how is your recovery, and how much timeit got you. If you reply, thx a lot buddy :)
Makruts7 pls help How Long did ur eye strain take to go away I’m suffering rn
@@nataliebandril22 dude, after following the tips, my eyes got gradually better. And it just gets a bit bad aftera longtime in front of a screen, or when I sleep too late.
@@Makruts7 Sorry for the late replay, YT is awful at keeping me updated. Glad to see yours went too!
@@nataliebandril22 mine went after about a week. Just limit your screen time a bit, also keep your posture in mind because that too can help.
I liked the eye cupping tip - staring into the darkness is relaxing for me and not one I heard before. Thanks
Thank you so much! It definitely helped! Explanation are concise n straight to the point! Having some knowledge on Anatomy - my fav part was when u mentioned the eye orbit 😂 I knew exactly where to place my hands. Great video!
Thank you. My left eyelid muscles are twitching and I'm constantly tearing. I tired compensating by covering my left eye and using my right eye. Now, that eye is twitching. I'm going to try your tips now.
Did it work ??
Crazy story! I got hand sanitizer in my eyes a few weeks ago and had to go the ER to get my eyes flushed. My eyes physically feel better now but it’s been about 3 weeks from the incident and I still see halos and rainbows around bright lights at night.
My eye doctor already checked me up after the incident. They aren’t too worried and said it should get better soon...why would it take so long for my vision to fully go back to normal? Should I be worried?
I get the worst headaches teaching online and we are headed back to "school" tomorrow. Thank you so much for this video
I have been to my local eye care professional several times, but the problem of blepharitis and halos around eye lashes still continues, I am having this issue from past 1 and a half years when I started wearing glasses (also the time when I had Dengue, my eye sight became much worse within a week of getting infected with that disease) and even after wearing glasses I see halos everywhere (especially on eye lashes when looking at a bright object i.e in night or just looking at any lighting) and it impairs my vision soo much that it even have rainbowing (prism like) effect within the halos, plus i have Visual snow syndrome too soo that makes it much worse at especially night times! Every doctor i consulted said your eyes are fine I don't know what to do! 😞
Listen to sapien medicine eye regeneration video
If it is comfortable to you.
That sound so frustrating. I know even for professionals...we get frustrated too. As we want to know the answer and be able to help...but its tough when everything looks normal.
See Dr Ziglers boot camp
I'm so happy that I'm not alone. I use my Pc all day and I can't stop. This video and this comment section has really helped me thank you for making this video
Taking a break to look at birds at the feeder outside 😀🕊🕊🕊🕊. also using warm compresses. Think about going outside for a few minutes after watching this video. 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
Sounds great! I like taking a break and listening to the windchimes.
@Hydra Strike why?
Thank you so much, my eyes have been hurting since home learning. As soon as I did some of those eye exercises it helped out a lot!
My doc said that I have “fake blindness” or “fake bad eyesight” (eh idk what it called), so I have to rest my eyes till it get fixed.....but the online classes tho-
@lerebox I wrote that 4 months ago- and who knows maybe my school system is different and I only get like 2 weeks of summer break 😔
@@kkayy5919 wow and i thought only 1 month was bad
How you feel now though?
Hello Dr. Allen. i am new to your channel and I was on a desperate search for blurry and extreme tire eyes do to intense looking at devices. I trade stocks so I am constantly looking at my device or desktop. Some days are worst then others. I've been to eye Dr. and a specialist they did recommend me anti blue light lens for my reading glasses which this is my 1st time wearing glasses I'm in my med 40's the type that do extreme stuff always thinking that you're a teenager type personality so for me I know my eyes issue is definitely due to devices/computer screens. After watching this video the warming the hands & cupping and looking away on different directions is a temporary a miracle for my eyes. It worked..!! It's Alive..!!...LOL... But thank you so much for sharing your knowledge I am telling the world about you. You are extremely knowledgeable and super young. Youngest eye Dr. I've seen....:) I told my wife and she's says OMG. You're right...lol. Again, thank you and please keep up you're awesomeness......
Brilliant and correct.
Long term close work slowly creates myopia!
Well said!
@@DoctorEyeHealth I know that you do not believe this, but this is how both of us entered myopia.
I am now back to normal, and pass the required DMV test. Like you, I make my own refractive measurements.
Now at 20/20, refraction at +0.25 Diopters.
I wish you would help more people with threshold prevention. Going from 20/50, to 20/20.
Great video information; it was my one stop video that answered all of my questions and concerns!
I like the part when you said, "Going out, taking a walk, shooting some hoops is all we need to take care of our lives."
Well, the point I was trying to get at is that most people don't require eye muscle exercises or vision therapy. Normal daily activities give your eyes enough exercise or relaxation. But Getting outside, doing exercise or playing a sport often gives plenty of eye coordination movements that can help. We probably all spend too much time indoors these days. (myself included)
its called touching grass in digital language
Would be nice if you could explain how high refresh rates in monitor could effect vision? I was searching for this video, but didn't find right information at all. Thanks for the video BTW.
Love your videos, keep em coming!!❤
Thank you so much!
@@DoctorEyeHealth I had a concussion then then I got eye strain I think it effected my eyes because its like my eyes move slower and I've had it since corona started
I definitely have this !
Also when i cry i will get the worst eye pressure and tension migraine that usually last all day. Is that normal ?! I try my best to not get in my feelings cuz i already know if i cry im gonna have to deal with the pain all day. Do i need to see a eye doctor about that?!
You never cease to amaze!! As usual, great video content from you! Thank you! :)
So nice of you! Thanks for watching!
the cupping my eyes part really helped me remove the temporary blurriness i get from constant computer usage, holyyyy
When you have to look at a computer screen for 8+ hours due to the fact you have to do distanced learning. If anything decreasing school by -3 hours would be so helpful.
God bless you brother! Saw couple of your videos so far and they have been very informational! You are doing a great job! :)
*me laugh-crying while looking at this while my eyes hurt*
Same
@@imcooliguess5759 do you guys just get it from your phone?? Like in bed
Lmao, your pfp suits you.
@@theworstcritic2950 maybe
Watching a video for 9 minutes helped with my eye strain, thanks
i burnt my eye from heat glassblowing and I've been to several doctors they all say my eye is good but I'm having a lot of pain still on the top back of eye and bellow near my check , I'm hoping i didn't permanent damage something its been a little over a month now
Oh my. I used to glassblow when I was in highschool. Such an amazing artform. The heat and UV light from glassblowing can cause surface damage, similar to a sunburn. THis usually resolved with medication and lubrication...depending on how severe it is. If it's is getting worse then I would check back in with your doctors. Fun fact: there is such a thing as a glassblowers cataract - from high exposure to Infrared light from staring in the kiln without eye protection.
So you live in America
Is it healthy to slightly press your closed eyes until you see some kind of brightness? After that (when you take your fingers off), you can see darkness for a few seconds and then everything is back to normal. I found this tip somewhere online and I find it really relaxing but I'm not sure if it's good for me.
Of course, as a matter of optics, when at 20/50, (self -1 Diopter), you can wear a +2.5 Diopter, for all close work, (ending all strain), and monitor your slow recovery back to 20/20.
Works for me, and the children of Optometrists, who support this scientific concept.
This takes great personal resolve to do it.
But pilots do it during their college years - because they know the necessity of doing it.
Tragically, you can never Prescribe this", but that fact does not change the validity of the concept.
So you are a negative -1 and are using an additional +2.5?
@@DoctorEyeHealth -
That is correct - as of one year ago.
Today, I confirm 20/20, (and a refraction of +0.25 Diopters) by using a Trial Lens Kit and a Snellen.
(Both eyes.)
Thanks for your interest.
These results based on science analysis created by Dr. Antonio Medina, Optometrist.
@@DoctorEyeHealth I emphasize prevention, because I know that you are never going to help me.
Great video! Didn't realize my brightness setting was set to 'visible across the street'. So much better now, thank you!
Question: Are there any specs to look for in a monitor that can actually help with eye strain.
For instance, IPS-rating, Eye-care technology, refresh rate, etc?
-Thank again!
The eye excercise helped me instantly
Thank you very much
Glad it helped!!!
This is really informative! It can really help me address eye strain due to screen time. One thing I've noticed is that you have really beautiful eyes.
Also I always adjust the brightness of my TV , computer monitor and phone to how bright the room is. At night I turn down the backlight of my screens to the minimum and on bright days as bright as needed. I rarely turn on the lights in my house too which seems to help with night vision. I can see perfectly where I'm going without any lights turned on.
A lot of the time I will have two candles burning in my living room at night though
Nice! I used to try and study by candlelight in college to try and save money.
@@DoctorEyeHealth I use candles because it's much better for my eyes than the led light bulbs and aparently it's supposed to help regenerate parts of the back of your eyes. Wether it's true or not I don't know. Buy I don't need lots of light to get around.
the cupping technique feels very good for my eyes! thank you for sharing this.
I love all your videos, very educational. Everytime, I watch one of your videos I learn something new.
On the topic of eyestrain; I believe mine is caused by always on my cellphone with a small screen. I darken the brightness. I have sensitive eyes, blepharitis and glaucoma [ my eye dr caught it early and I am on eyedrops] My question: After being on the phone for a while I get an aching pain only in my left eye...? My left eye being weak ? Blepharitus or glaucoma triggered by eyestrain??
Thanks for watching and your kind comments! It means a lot to hear that, really.
If one eye is pulling or stressing more than the other, it could cause eye strain on that side. Blepharitis symptoms can be similar to dry eyes as well, but neither blepharitis nor glaucoma are connected to eyestrain specifically. Thanks again
Thank You for the Information, I really like the exercises you suggested.
Doc, you have a great video game sense. How did you like Code Vein? I personally felt the ending was dry and felt VERY rushed but the souls-like combat feel + the anime look made me love the game once it was purchase.
I struggle with eye strain when staring at devices all day - what specific type of eye drops should I get for eye strain? Unsure if eye strain causes Aqueous deficient or Evaporative or mixed?
Thanks for the great tips, doc Joseph!
You're welcome!!
Good tips, touch time gazing at phone, distance helped 👍✔️
My left eye is strained. I can feel it pulsing and there's a streak of red too. Guess I've been gaming for too long...
Same it's always my left eye
😟me too
Mine is right
same
I have it in my right eye and its kinda blurred
These are great tips, I have already changed the brightness of my screen, set a timer to take a break every so often, and the cupping was very relaxing :) thank you for sharing :)
well my tv is basically the only thing i look at all day and now i have headaches oof.
this helps a lot thank you so much. I got glasses when i was 7 because i loved technology and Computers so used to stay there.
Thanks Doc
Hope it helped!
This was very helpful. Going to try the exercises and the 20 rule
I now think that being a staring contest champ throughout the years has contributed to my chronic dry 👁️👁️. That and staring at the 🌞 (and even eclipses 😬🙈) so many times are my biggest eye-related regrets. Glory to GOD for my 👀 not being worse off. 🙏🏽
Thanks for these great tips! I'm aware of a few, but I needed to be reminded. The specific 20ft distance tip is the most helpful one for me... I'll be sure to look outside through my window AMAP, as my indoor space is pretty small.
I have desk job and also study. Most of my time is on computer and I have progressive myopia. Would you suggest quitting job or study or there are ways to continue doing with some techniques.
MY EYE HURTS WHEN I CLOSE IT AND OPEN IT AND I CAN'T SLEEP IT HURTS TO MUCH AND TOO BAD! PLEASE HELP, AND WHEN I BLINK I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S AN INFECTION OR HAY FEVER BUT MY EYELID LOOKS RED!
Go to a clinic my friend
Is it bad I laughed? Dude go to a doctor that isn't eye strain, you probably have an infection.
I think you may have pink eye.
Appreciate your honesty and advices so much!
I have a problem in my eyes visual show like in night full disturbed
Adithyan Achu shortsighted people nu normal aanu
It's visual snow syndrome, don't worry it's not that severe or critical, just try to ignore them until we found a cure of them (which would be pretty soon looking at the progress the science is making nowadays) and always go to your local eye care professional for best results!
@@palashsinghal2824 This x100!
I have visual snow and this makes me get headaches and dry eyes.Thanks this helped me a lot.
same i have visual snow and some floaters
I generally have headaches right in the centre of my head also
Hello good day, well, I know of a herbal doctor who can help you cure it
Super smart. Love this guy 👍🏻
My eyes are just tearing up for no reason
I know I miss my perfect eyes
@@sugarcoat703 you can consider surgery
I wish mine are dry as powder
@@sugarcoat703 same life was good back then
@@humpydumpi why would someone suffer such pain just to just get their vision back lol
True I had severe neck pain but after I did these same exercises and feeling a million times better 😌 plus the night light is a new discovery thanks!