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How to help tired eyes

Как помочь усталым глазамDoctors remind that during long work behind the computer it is important to do small breaks of 5 minutes every 40-60 minutes

Experts say that the eyes need proper rest. To help relieve stress can a set of special exercises for the eyes, which can be done not only at home but also in the office.

The best time to exercise – morning or before bedtime. First, it is recommended to do each exercise 5 times and gradually increase the number of repetitions to 30. Before charging, you should remove your contact lenses or glasses. In acute and chronic diseases of the eye or other visual impairments are requested to consult a doctor.

Charging for the eyes

1. “Curtains”. Blinked quickly, often and easily. This exercise improves blood circulation in the eyes and prevents dry eyes.
2. Changing the range of sight. Draw on the window glass in small circles or stick a piece of plasticine the size of a match head. See alternately on a circle and on a distant object outside the window.
3. Hide and seek. Widely open and firmly prismotrevshis, close your eyes. It helps to relax the muscles that support the eyeball and strengthen the muscles of the eyelids.
4. Massage. Put 2-3 fingers on the upper eyelids and make them a circular motion, if you RUB your eyes.
5. Drawn with closed eyelids. Imagine something picturesque and agreeable: the forest, sea, flowers, etc.
6. Draw in a big way. Try to draw an imaginary geometric figures (circles, squares, diamonds, etc.), directing a view from the largest scale distances.

Doctors remind that during long work behind the computer it is important to do small breaks of 5 minutes every 40-60 minutes. At this time, it is useful to switch to something else to give your eyes a rest. Reading a book or drawing in this case will not help relieve the tension. If the opportunity arises, just go outside and get some fresh air.

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