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Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm<\/a>. Last updated on Dec 22, 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter<\/p>\n

FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 — Screens are everywhere — on desks, in laps, on the wall — and eye strain is a temporary but uncomfortable condition that comes with overuse.<\/p>\n

Folks spending too much time with screens can develop dry eyes, blurry vision, tearing or watering eyes, or a headache, warns the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).<\/p>\n

That\u2019s because humans tend to blink less while staring at these devices, the AAO says.<\/p>\n

People normally blink around 15 times per minute, but this blink rate can be cut in half while staring at screens, the academy says.<\/p>\n

To reduce eye strain, the AAO recommends taking frequent breaks along the lines of the \u201c20-20-20\u201d rule.<\/p>\n

Every 20 minutes, look away from your screen and instead look at an object 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. This gives your eyes a chance to reset.<\/p>\n

People can also:<\/p>\n