#737 - Dr Karan Rajan - Debunking The Internet’s Biggest Health Myths
Modern Wisdom
Strategies for Optimizing Eye Health
Constant screen exposure can lead to myopia epidemic and affect eye health, causing strain and fatigue. Implementing the 20-20-20 rule by taking a 20-second break every 20 minutes and looking 20 feet away can help offset eye strain. Defocusing the eyes and looking into the distance activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress response. Allowing vision to ease out onto the sides and integrating optic flow, like cycling or hiking, stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system by providing a broader and moving visual view.
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