Preventing Eye Strain While Gaming

Digital eye strain is a common problem for gamers. Here's how to protect your eyes during long gaming sessions.

The 20-20-20 Rule

Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This simple practice gives your eye muscles a break from focusing on the screen.

Adjust Your Screen Settings

Reduce brightness to match your surroundings, increase text size if needed, and enable blue light filtering (especially in the evening).

Position Your Screen Correctly

Your screen should be about arm's length away and slightly below eye level. This reduces strain on your neck and eyes.

Blink More Often

We blink less when staring at screens, which causes dry eyes. Make a conscious effort to blink regularly, or use artificial tears if needed.

Use Proper Lighting

Avoid gaming in complete darkness. Use ambient lighting that doesn't create glare on your screen.

Consider Gaming Glasses

Blue light filtering glasses can reduce eye strain, especially during evening gaming sessions.