Nation has been in the lock down for quite sometime now and no doubt the electronic gadgets like mobile phones,tablets,laptops and television has been used more than usual and extra because of work from home and of course entertainment (as the time now is superfluous) like gaming,movies etc etc.
The increase in screen time is inevitable due to almost everything you need is available very easily in them(hail to the internet).
The reports of eye patients with complaints of eye problems like irritation,swelling,redness and blurry vision has increased during lock down. Due to this the number of patients is increasing in hospital so it's necessary for us to take care of them not only to help the doctors and other patients but also for ourselves for protecting our eyes from any harm not only during lock down but in any other regular day.
So here what we can do for our eyes,
- while playing games or watching something of large amount of time like movies or series, keep in mind to blink your eyes for 15-20 times per minute it prevents the cornea from drying due which sensation of an itch is felt.
- Apply 20-20 rule
In this in every 20 minutes while on tv or laptop look at a thing at long distance from your eye .
- Do a fast walk in balconies or on terrace or in porch and also do eyes exercise daily with routine.
- Do give gentle dabs with soft wet cloth on your eyes once in a day for 15 minutes. this will help in hydrating your eyes. (never splash your eyes with water)
- Instead of watching news or reading it, do listen to it with eyes closed giving time for your eyes to rest .
- At last with the suggestion of eye doctor keep eye drops in handy or use rose water as eye drops or even though problem occurs than doctors are always there for us :)
Stay safe and do take good care of your precious eyes which might have already facing problems after seeing the today's world situation!!











