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Comment on Ask HN: Please share tips and strategies for dealing with eye strain

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1 - Turn on night lights for screens (redshift on Linux). If possible, turn it on permanently.

2 - Buy glasses with blue light blocking filters.

3 - No screens at least 30 minutes before bed. Longer if possible.

4 - Avoid reading font that are too small. Zoom webpages on computers and boost font size on cellphone/tablets.

5 - Avoid reading in low light conditions. Low light makes the eyes force.

6 - No staring in direct light. Avoid having a direct light source in your eyes. I turn my lamps upwards so they lit up the ceiling and i do not see the light bulb directly.

7 - When my eyes are strained i find ways to make myself cry a little. When i feel a nice tear in both eyes i tilt my head back and close them for a minute. Tears heal eyes naturally. Afterwards my eyes are super red (like someone who cried) but at least they don't hurt anymore. I usually take a nap after that so the red disappears.

I hope this helps and you find ways to feel better.

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