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Relief for Sore Eyes

August 16, 2017

Staring at a computer screen for hours at a time can be a strain on the eyes. An easy way to relax your eyes is to look out the window once in a while and focus on a faraway object.

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Many people suffer from burning and painful eyes as a result of focusing too long on a computer monitor. Alongside gazing out the window there are a few helpful exercises to help relieve tired eyes. Rub your hands together until they are warm and lay your palms over your closed eyes. Taking a deep yawn also helps to stimulate the tear ducts and moisten the eyes.

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