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fatigue. The AOA recommends that
people practice the 20/20/20 rule (every
20 minutes, take a 20 second break and
look at something 20 feet away).
In addition, a poorly designed computer
station can also contribute to eyestrain.
Be sure to correct factors such as
improper lighting or uncomfortable
seating, viewing angles and reading or
working distances to eliminate visual
stress and discomfort. The AOA website
provides a helpful diagram on how to set
up your desktop computer/laptop.
4. Eat your greens
(BPT) - Vision plays an important role in
daily life - every waking minute, the
eyes are working hard to see the world
around us. Are you taking important
steps to ensure the health of your eyes
for years to come?
Forty percent of Americans worry more
about losing their eyesight than their
ability to walk or hear, according to the
American Optometric Association's
annual American Eye-Q survey. AOA
conducts Save Your Vision Month
annually in March to help people
preserve vision throughout their lifetime.
"It's easy to incorporate steps into your
daily routine to ensure healthy eyes and
vision," says Dr. Mitchell T. Munson,
president of the AOA. "Eating right,
protecting against UV rays and visiting
your local eye doctor on a yearly basis
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