How can you soothe tired eyes?

In the digital age, tired eyes are part and parcel of life. Bright lights, screens, long working hours and diminished sleep can all play a role on eye fatigue. So how can you soothe tired peepers?

According to WebMD, you can easily make some simple changes like:

Your computer screen:

• Place it 20-26 inches away from your eyes and a little below eye level.
• Regularly clean off dust and fingerprints from the surface. Smudges can reduce contrast and create problems like glare and reflections.
• Choose screens that tilt and swivel.
• Use a glare filter for your screen.

Your work environment:

• Change lighting to get rid of glare and harsh reflections.
• Use an adjustable chair.
• Place a document holder next to your computer screen.

Your work habits:

• Try the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look at something about 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
• Post a note that says “Blink” on your computer as a reminder.
• Take regular breaks from computer work.

Your eye-care routine:

• Apply a washcloth soaked in warm water to tired, dry eyes (keep your eyes closed).
• Use artificial tears to refresh your eyes when they feel dry.
• To help prevent dry eyes while indoors, use an air cleaner to filter dust and a humidifier to add moisture to the air.

One of our favourite treats when we’re feeling like we need to give our eyes some TLC is Guinot Masque Yeux – Instant Eye Mask, an anti-fatigue mask which reduces dark circles.

• Double action care: smoothing effect on crow’s feet, draining effect on heavy eyelids.
• Cooling gel for an immediate anti-fatigue action.
• Lessens the appearance of dark circles.
• Rejuvenates visibly the eyes.

Active component:

• Venous tonic plants: Horse chestnut is recognised for its effectiveness in increasing microcirculation.