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Preventing Eye Strain During Study Marathons
Screen habits and sensory breaks that protect vision comfort.
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Your eyes feel sandy and the font on screen is swimming. That is your signal—not a cue to push harder.
Digital eye strain shows up as dryness, blur, and headaches. Breaks are one layer; setup is another.
Environment
- Screen an arm’s length away, top near eye level
- Reduce glare; increase text size before leaning in
Break stack
Alternate palming, 20-20-20, and light gaze shifts. Blink consciously—focus reduces blink rate.
When to escalate
Persistent pain warrants an eye care professional—not another hour of pushing through.