How to fix tired looking eyes


How to Get Rid of Tired Eyes

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It doesn’t take much. A later than usual night out, a high pollen count, or an episode of “This Is Us” can produce that raccoon eye look or bags under your peepers.

You can certainly embrace the bags And as you follow our guide, you’ll discover some people are just naturally predisposed to this look. Word on the street: A little shadow and swell is the new sexy.

But if you do have a reason to brighten up your skin and reduce puffiness, we have some remedies for you.

You don’t need to spend a fortune on a skin care regimen to erase rings or pouches. You can find remedies in your pantry, refrigerator, and right at your fingertips.

Reach for your tea bag stash

For dark circles, the caffeine in black or green tea may help narrow blood vessels and reduce blue coloring. These caffeinated teas can also banish bloat by drawing out fluid.

But if you’re going for a more soothing effect for irritated skin, opt for rooibos (red tea) or chamomile.

Instructions:

  1. Steep two tea bags in a mug of boiled water for 2 to 4 minutes.
  2. Remove the tea bags, and press out the excess water from the bags.
  3. Let the tea bags cool slowly at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  4. Rest the bags over your closed eyes for 15 minutes.
  5. Leave them on no longer than 30 minutes at a time.

Dip into the coffee canister

Your cold brew might give you a refreshing jolt, but a caffeine fix for the skin can also help calm blotchiness or swelling.

Start by freezing some brewed coffee in an ice cube tray. Once the coffee ice is ready, spend a few minutes gently rubbing an ice cube:

  • under your eyes
  • along your brows
  • across the bridge of your nose
  • from the outer corners of your eyes to your temples

You can also try 100% Pure Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream. This product earns 4.5 stars from reviewers who say it can help treat crow’s feet and keep eyes moisturized.

Raid your crisper for a cucumber

Cucumbers are high in vitamin C and folic acid, an ingredient combo that helps stimulate cell growth and counter environmental stress. The end result? Less irritation and puffiness, as well as reduced discoloration under your eyes.

Instructions:

  1. Slice two half-inch slices from a cucumber.
  2. Place the slices over your closed eyes for about 15 minutes.
  3. As an alternative, try cold spoons. They can help constrict blood vessels and reduce areas of under-eye darkness.

You can also try Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Eye Gel. Reviews suggest this gel may be a bit harsh for folks with sensitive skin, but they also note it works more effectively than pricier creams.

Give your eyes a tap massage

By tapping your index and middle fingers in a gentle circle around your sockets and across your brows and cheekbones, you can enhance lymph drainage. This may help even out skin tone and reduce inflammation.

Instructions:

  1. Do this massage with an eye cream for at least 30 seconds.
  2. Embrace the pressure, but don’t rub or push too hard.

Consider eye cream

Do you need to spend a lot of cash on a fancy balm? For dark circles, the short answer is no.

You could, however, try more budget-friendly moisturizing salves with tea, coffee, or cucumber extract — some products might also help minimize the appearance of fine lines and creases.

One option to consider? SheaMoisture Matcha Green Tea & Probiotics Soothing Eye Cream.

Ingredients for your eyes

Be sure to read labels carefully before picking up pricey jars. We asked Dr. Rebecca Marcus, a board certified dermatologist in North Dallas, TX, about her favorite ingredients for eyes.

She recommends keeping an “eye” out for the following:

  • Caffeine. The benefits of caffeine are worth repeating. Caffeine, as Marcus explains, works in eye creams to combat dark circles and puffiness by temporarily reducing blood flow to the area.
  • Retinol and peptides. You might already have some familiarity with these skin care ingredients. Marcus says they help stimulate collagen and thicken the skin, making underlying blood vessels less noticeable and restoring skin firmness.
  • Niacinamide. A little of this skin-brightening ingredient can go a long way toward waking up tired eyes. This ingredient, a form of vitamin B-3, offers plenty of other benefits, too.
  • Hyaluronic acid. Marcus notes that this moisturizing ingredient can hydrate the skin and offer pro-aging support by smoothing the look of fine lines and crepey skin.
  • Vitamin K. Marcus says this antioxidant has anti-inflammatory properties and may help improve circulation.

As for products, Marcus recommends:

  • ISDIN Isdinceutics K-Ox Eyes Cream, which contains vitamin K for addressing puffiness and dark circles
  • Alastin Skincare Restorative Eye Treatment, which contains green tea, oak leaf, and niacinamide to help reduce dark circles, smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles, lessen puffiness, and support new collagen production

Explore more eye creams at varying price points here.

Apply under-eye patches for a boost

Under-eye patches are a newer trend for pampering the skin around your eyes. Yes, they’re cute and Instagram-friendly, but many people also find them effective, too.

Just know they offer more of a quick fix — a helping hand after a spirited night out, if you will.

Not sure how to pick your patch? Opt for eye-friendly ingredients, like retinol and hyaluronic acid. You can also check out our list of the best options to send your bags packing.

Grab the color-correcting concealer

Marcus explains that concealers only help camouflage dark circles. In other words, they won’t help reduce puffiness.

That’s why she recommends using an eye cream with a concealer: Apply an eye cream to help treat the cause and the symptoms, then use concealer to address any lingering darkness.

“Concealer will apply more smoothly onto hydrated skin,” she notes. “So, applying a hydrating eye cream helps prime the skin for concealer application.

When you’re in a pinch, concealer alone can still make a difference. So, when that important meeting or event sneaks up on you, reach for a little color-correcting concealer.

Try:

  • orange if you have a darker skin tone
  • pink if you have a lighter skin tone
  • yellow if your circles tend to look extra purple

The biggest answer to this, especially for those of you who have tried every trick in the book, is genetics.

If you’ve always had sunken eyes or dark circles, also called periorbital hyperpigmentation, the condition could be a part of your genetics. Likewise, permanent under-eye pouches may be a facial feature you’ve inherited.

Here’s why these attributes get accentuated.

Under-eye bags

Puffy lower lids or bags happen when the tissue there fills with water. As you age, the fatty tissue held within the socket and upper lid can fall, causing even more fluid retention in that area.

Puffiness is often most prominent when taking the morning’s first look in the mirror. That’s because fluid had a chance to pool during sleep. Bags tend to diminish after you’ve been vertical for a bit.

Dark circles

Although dark circles can show up for many reasons, most people tend to have a slightly deeper coloring around the eyes, simply because the thinner skin there stretches over a conglomeration of purple vessels and muscle.

Other potential explanations for dark or puffy eyes

  • allergies
  • crying
  • eye strain
  • fluid retention
  • hormonal changes
  • lack of sleep
  • sleeping position
  • medications
  • smoking
  • skin irritation
  • sun exposure
  • pigmentation variation

By isolating the cause, you can take measures to reduce the prominence of purpling and pooching.

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Ramp up your snooze time

Cut that late-night Netflix binge short, or do whatever possible to get a few more Zzz’s. If you still notice the a.m. eye bloat or blue coloring, prop your head slightly while you sleep.

As Marcus explains, sleeping with your head slightly elevated can help prevent fluid from pooling in the periorbital area.

Remove any makeup before hitting the hay to avoid smudging it into your eyes and irritating the surrounding skin.

Apply a cold washcloth

Marcus suggests applying a cold washcloth to your eyes to help lessen the “I just woke up” look.

She says this helps by causing vasoconstriction (constriction of blood vessels), which helps relieve puffiness and skin discoloration. Plus, it can have an overall soothing effect, and you don’t have to dig through your fridge for fresh cucumbers.

Pro tip: An ice pack works well, too, if you don’t want a water mess on your face. Just be sure to wrap it in a soft cloth to protect your eyes.

Try eye exercises

Eye strain can contribute to tired eyes, according to Marcus, by lowering the production of naturally lubricating tears and contributing to dry eyes.

“Taking periodic breaks from screen time and doing eye exercises may help reduce eye strain and therefore help eyes to function normally by producing lubricating tears, reducing dryness, redness, and bloodshot eyes,” she says.

Eye exercise can be pretty simple. In fact, one exercise involves just switching up your focus as you sit. Learn a few of these simple moves here.

Face yoga (yes, it’s a thing) can also help reduce eye strain.

Adjust lights and device screens

Taking breaks from screen time to avoid eye strain can also be helpful, according to Marcus.

She adds that keeping your phone or tablet on night mode decreases exposure to blue light, which can help improve the quality of your sleep.

Wear blue light glasses

If night mode doesn’t do much to keep your tablet or device from shining bright like a diamond, blue light glasses may ease the strain.

Not sure which to try? Check out our guide of the 11 best options.

Take screen breaks

Excessive time staring at screens may cause eye strain, according to Marcus. This happens, in part, due to engorgement of the blood vessels surrounding your eyes, which can lead to, as you might have guessed, dark circles.

Make time for little breaks to give your eyes a much-needed vacay:

  • Try the 20/20/20 rule. Turn your eyes away from your screen every 20 minutes. Spend 20 seconds focusing on something at least 20 feet away.
  • Get up and move. After every hour of screen time, stand up, stretch, and walk around for at least 5 minutes.

Get nosy about allergies or illness

Allergy symptoms, along with illnesses like the flu and common cold, can pack a punch. Itchy lids, sneezing, sinus congestion, or postnasal drip can all lead to a tint around the eyes.

Marcus says those who live with allergies may notice the area under their eyes often appears swollen and discolored.

She explains that this happens when allergens prompt your cells to trigger a histamine release. This, in turn, causes a release of fluid, giving that swelling and tearing effect you know and love so much.

An allergist or otolaryngologist (ENT) can offer more insight into possible triggers and recommend treatments to keep sniffles and scratchy eyes under control, including:

  • nasal sprays
  • antihistamines
  • preventive regimens
  • neti pot rinses

Plus, when you’re plain old sick, eyes can also look puffy, due to sinus congestion and decreased drainage of the fluid around the eyes.

Keep in mind that makeup and skin care products could also trigger allergy flare-ups or eyelid dermatitis. It’s always best to check the ingredients and do a patch test before using a new product.

Improve air quality

Marcus says improving air quality may lower the number of allergens or irritants that eyes come into contact with, helping eyes look less tired.

“If tired eyes are due to an irritant or allergen that was previously in the air, using a high quality air filter may be helpful,” Marcus says.

This may prove particularly helpful if you’re sensitive to these factors and happen to live in an area with a high level of pollution or airborne allergens.

Make lifestyle adjustments when possible

If you notice an uptick in that Hamburglar or puff-pastry look, maybe you’ve just faced a stressful week or a jam-packed weekend that impeded your sleep or nutrition.

Other reasons you might wake up with less than perky peepers? Loading up on salty snacks, downing too much coffee, or clinking a late-night cocktail.

Making a few changes might help rid you of the rings and bags:

  • Try cutting back on caffeine, alcohol, and salt.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to improve eye appearance by flushing your skin.
  • When you’re outside, wear shades and use sunscreen to help prevent hyperpigmentation.
  • If you smoke, take steps to boot the habit.

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A quick recap of helpful tips and tricks for tired eyes:

  • Elevate your head slightly while snoozing.
  • Remove makeup before bed.
  • Skip irritating ingredients in makeup and skin care products.
  • Avoid eye strain.

If you have permanent dark sockets or puffy bags under your eyes that you can’t relieve with lifestyle changes or fast fixes, medical solutions might offer an alternate option.

Procedures for dark circles include:

  • Botox
  • fillers
  • chemical peels
  • blepharoplasty

If circles or bags bother you to the point that you can’t stop thinking about them or they contribute to feelings of depression or anxiety, it could be worth asking a dermatologist about other treatment options.

Just know these procedures can get fairly expensive, and they also come with some potential side effects.

One important thing to keep in mind about eye bags and rings? More than likely, you notice them more than anyone else.

Many people tend to look at themselves closely in the mirror in the morning — when they wash their face, shave, or apply products, for example. And morning just happens to be the time when circles and puff show up most clearly.

But classmates, coworkers, and the person in line next to you at the coffee shop probably won’t even notice.

They might, however, perceive a certain mysteriousness or depth they can’t quite put their finger on. Some people find that shadowed, “just woke up” look pretty alluring — so alluring, in fact, that they might go to great lengths to make dark circles stand out or mimic them with makeup.

Plus, a dark circle or an under-eye bag can amp up your authenticity, just like an eye crinkle or wrinkle. They’re natural, after all.

Adding some glimmer can help you display them with pride:

  • Opt for a face gloss on your upper lids.
  • Try sweeping highlighter from your cheekbones to the outer corners of your sockets in a “C” shape.
  • Use a shimmering face oil in the same way.
  • Glam things up with a line of your go-to eye shadow on your lower lid.

Ultimately, don’t be afraid to skip the concealer and rock your under-eyes.


Jennifer Chesak is a Nashville-based freelance book editor and writing instructor. She’s also an adventure travel, fitness, and health writer for several national publications. She earned her Master of Science in journalism from Northwestern’s Medill and is working on her first fiction novel, set in her native state of North Dakota.

How to Refresh Tired-Looking Eyes

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We’ve heard it time and time again: the eyes are the window to the soul. That is, unless they’re puffy, sullen, and tired-looking.

Tired, swollen eyes with dark eyebags underneath is an issue that unnerves people of all ages, from stressed-out college kids to ladies in their golden years who try their best to keep up with their anti-aging routine.

Whether it’s a one-off side effect of a long night or from fine lines and wrinkles from old age, having tired-looking eyes can be a bust for your self-confidence. Luckily, there are tons of ways to refresh your eyes when they’re looking a bit exhausted, both in the short-term or for the long run.

Let’s dissect what makes eyes look tired to begin with, and what you can do to restore that glimmer and youthful sparkle in your eyes.

What Makes Our Eyes Look Tired?

“Tired” eyes is a bit vague, no? But you can’t really help but describe it that way when the appearance can differ from person to person. For some, it comes in the form of redness and puffiness, while for others, it’s the saggy skin by the lids and under-eyes that accentuate exhaustion and weariness.

While some people naturally have darker skin under their eyes, there are a bunch of circumstantial reasons why your eyes can look a bit tired, with many unique manifestations.

Here are some of the most common causes of tired-looking eyes and what really happens to your eyes when you fall prey to them:

Skin Aging

This is the most probable reason why your eyes look a bit tired and sullen if you’re in your fifties or beyond. As you grow older, the tissues and muscles by your eye area weaken, so they sag a bit, making you look a bit sleepy.

As you mature, our skin’s elasticity weakens. Fats and fluids in the eye area can accumulate in your lower eyelids, making them look plumper, and in turn, a lot puffier. Saggy skin is just the cherry on top, making you look even more fatigued.

Another thing that happens when you age is a slowdown in collagen production. Your skin can look thinner and more see-through, making blood vessels more visible than they were before. This can make you look like you have dark circles under your eyes, even if you didn’t have a late night.

Fluid Retention

This is a more temporary reason for eye swelling, and it usually occurs when you wake up after crying your eyes out watching a tearjerker movie the night before, or if you’ve just had a very salty meal.

When you’re dehydrated, your eyes can puff up and swell because they’re very sensitive to the lack of water. If you find that your eyes get red and puffy to the point that you can’t open your eyes, try downing a glass of water and keeping yourself hydrated for the rest of the day.

Lack of Sleep

When you’re stressed out and not getting enough sleep, your eyes are a dead giveaway. They can look darker and have bigger bags underneath when you’re more tired than usual or have a lot on your mind, like an unbearable workload or emotional anxiety.

Smoking

Vices like smoking is known to cause your skin to age faster, and your eyes are no exception to this. Saggy eyebags is just one effect of smoking too much.

If you suspect that your eyes have been looking darker and more sullen because of smoking, you should consider quitting. You’ll see a world of difference not just under your eyes but in your skin, hair, nails, and overall health.

Allergies

When triggered by allergies, your body produces a compound called histamine, which is an immune response to something foreign that comes into contact with the body—in this case, your eyes.

Histamine dilates the blood vessels under your eyes, which increases blood flow in the area. This gives you the appearance of darker circles and puffy, inflamed lids.

Eyestrain

Lastly, we have a cause that’s very relevant to today’s digital age. Reading without your glasses on or staring into a laptop screen all day long can strain your eyes. This causes blood vessels in the area to dilate, allowing blood to rush through and making your under-eyes look dark and tired.

Easy Ways to Get Rid of Dull, Tired-Looking Eyes

Having eye bags and puffy eyes isn’t usually enough of a concern to get you driving to the hospital. Tired-looking eyes are harmless and often don’t need any medical attention. Instead, you can fix it at home with natural remedies or a bit of cosmetic magic.

If you have a hunch that your redness, puffiness, or dark circles are from straining your eye in one way or another — including lack of sleep and crying your eyes out—you might want to try applying a cold compress in the eye area.

Soothing the eyes with something cool can reduce puffiness by a ton. It can also relax your blood vessels, allowing your under-eyes to look a bit lighter and brighter.

Another way to soothe your eye area is with caffeine. Try cooling the area with some cold tea bags or ice cubes made of coffee.

Tea soothes inflammation and irritation in the eyes. Meanwhile, the caffeine in tea and coffee can constrict your blood vessels, decreasing swelling and darkening in the area. Caffeine can also drain out any fluids that are making your eyes look swollen and bloated.

Caffeine is also a fantastic way to firm up the skin, which in turn makes your eyes look younger and more alive.

Another way to tackle tired-looking eyes on a more long-term basis is to incorporate a moisturizing eye cream into your nightly beauty routine. Keeping your skin nourished is a great way to delay the onset of fine lines and wrinkles, which can aggravate that exhausted look in your eyes.

Look for an eye cream with anti-aging ingredients like caffeine, peptides, and vitamin E. Retinol is another great vitamin for mature skin, as it amps up collagen production to help minimize fine lines and crow’s feet by your eyes. It also helps restore firmness in the skin to age you down a few years.

Using a good eye cream is a surefire way to improve your eye area’s elasticity and resilience against puffiness and darkening, making it a preventative measure too. Just remember that you have to be consistent with applying it each night to see the results you want.

When all else fails, you can always look to your trusty color corrector and concealer to put a band-aid over the wound, which in this case is your red, puffy, tired skin around the eyes.

Start by getting rid of redness and darkening around your eye by using color-correcting makeup. Use a green shade to cancel out redness, or a bright yellow and salmon to get rid of the blues and purples of your prominent dark eyebags.

Top it off with a high-coverage concealer to make the skin around your eyes look brighter, more flawless, and ten times more awake. This quick fix is perfect for college kids and office gals who need to look more presentable after a rough, stressful night.

Treatments to Reduce Lines and Wrinkles Around Your Eyes

If your puffiness and swelling are persistent and keep you from doing your daily tasks, you can always ask your dermatologist about getting eyelid surgery to correct it. You should also consider this option if your swollen eyes are giving you high levels of stress and anxiety.

Your surgeon will likely conduct a blepharoplasty, an outpatient procedure wherein excess fat is drained from the lids, allowing for less bloating and more smoothness in the skin around your eyes.

But if you want something less invasive, you can always opt for treatments to tighten and pamper your skin, your eye area along with it.

Introlift Medical Spa offers treatments not just for your face and eyes, but also from head to toe. Getting one of their facial treatments can rejuvenate the senses and bring back that glow to your skin and eyes.

If you want to tighten and give the skin around your eye area a boost without any downtime, try out the BTL Exilis Elite—a skin-tightening body sculpting treatment. This service uses radio frequencies to promote collagen and elastin production in your skin, keeping it strong, firm, and smooth.

It’s also great for keeping the skin around your eyes taut and wrinkle-free. This can make your eyes look younger and more awake in the long run.

Now, if you want to maximize your treatment and get skin-restoring benefits along with some action for your eyes, check out their Introlift Vitamin C Signature Facial. It uses vitamin C and retynyl palmitate to eliminate dark spots from hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and eye puffiness.

The treatment comes with a detoxifying mask, chemical peel, skin tightening, and LED therapy. It’s a terrific way to brighten up your skin and keep it luminous, from your brighter, more radiant eye area to your even-toned complexion.

The facial can be customized to target your personal skin issues, so give the team a heads up that you would love for them to focus on your tired-looking eyes. They’ll surely personalize the treatment to address your unique issue.

Getting this facial hits two birds with one stone—you get bright, clear, smooth skin while ensuring you get that twinkle back in your youthful-looking eyes.

If you’re not quite sure what you want but know that you need to give your tired eyes a treat, go for the spa’s Turn Back Time package—a collection of treatments designed for tightening and brightening up your eyes.

The package puts your eyes in the forefront, offering undereye fillers, skin-tightening sessions, microneedling with hyaluronic acid, and even tinting for your eyelashes and brows! You’ll also get a free eye cream and serum to add to your skincare regimen at home. It’s like a buffet for your eyes!

Lifestyle Changes for Brighter, More Youthful-Looking Eyes

But you can’t just rely on beauty products and spa treatments to get rid of your puffy eyes. You have to address the root cause of the swelling and dark circles by adopting some healthy lifestyle changes to minimize having that tired, strained look all day.

You can do baby steps first, like taking breaks from staring at your computer for too long. Try to look away from your computer every half hour or so as you work. Take a peek outside your window for a few minutes to see something other than a bright screen.

Cut down on super salty food and increase your water intake when you can. The more hydrated you are, the less likely you’ll wake up with puffy, bloated eyes. Hydrating regularly will also do wonders for your skin!

You can also actively sleep for longer. Go to bed on time and cut yourself some slack when you set your alarm for the morning—you’re gonna need those extra 15 minutes to keep your eyes in tiptop shape.

Make sure you catch seven hours’ worth of Z’s throughout the night. Proper sleep allows your body to release the hormones you need to improve your skin’s elasticity, which can then prevent fine lines, wrinkles, crow’s feet, and sagging by the eye area.

Most importantly, de-escalate stress levels that lead to dark circles and swelling. Try getting into relaxing hobbies that help you unwind, such as painting, running, yoga, and meditation. Don’t get too caught up in everyday anxiety—allow yourself to take mindful, meaningful breaks to calm down.

Conclusion

Don’t wait for others to point out how tired you look. Be ahead of the pack and prevent your eyes from looking swollen, puffy, and tired.

Even if your eyes are quite stubborn and feel the need to act up now and then with some fluid retention or redness, know that there’s always something you can do about it.

Caring for your eye area in your own way is your primary mission, whether your weapon of choice is cutting back on stress by meditating or pampering yourself with a skin-tightening treatment at your fave spa.

After all, rejuvenating your eye area in any creative way is the key to getting back firm skin with a radiant glow to keep your eyes looking fresh and awake.

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Maybe it's asthenopia. The name is unfamiliar, but the state itself is familiar to everyone. This term ophthalmologists call eye fatigue as a result of prolonged intensive work. A person feels symptoms of asthenopia while reading a book or text from a computer screen, or after many hours of driving.

Visual tasks that require high concentration cause overexertion and spasm of muscles, and not only the eyes. The muscles of the eyelids, face, and even the jaw are also included in the visual process, and to such an extent that pain and discomfort are sometimes felt. Lighting also plays a role: the eyes get tired quickly in dim light. Looking intently at the monitor, carried away by his tasks, a person blinks less often, and asthenopia is accompanied by dryness of the eyeball. Refractive errors - nearsightedness and farsightedness - exacerbate eye fatigue.

In general, the symptoms of asthenopia are varied:

  • fatigue,
  • burning and pain in the eyes,
  • blurry image,
  • double vision,
  • headache,
  • tearing,
  • dry eyes,
  • sore neck,
  • photophobia - hypersensitivity to light.

Many of these signs are also characteristic of eye diseases, astigmatism, farsightedness or nearsightedness. To understand the true cause, it is still better to come for a consultation with an ophthalmologist and undergo a comprehensive eye diagnosis.

What should I do if my eyes get tired quickly?

It is impossible to reduce the load on vision in the modern world - work, entertainment are unthinkable without gadgets. It’s not worth putting up with fatigue, especially since it’s easy enough to relieve tension.

Here are a few "recipes" available to everyone:

  • Massage. Light circular movements in the area of ​​​​the eyelids and above the eyebrows for 40 seconds increase blood circulation and relax the muscles.
  • Warm palms. Rub your palms and place them on your closed eyes for half a minute.
  • Sunbathing. You can get an energy charge by substituting your face for a couple of minutes under the sun's rays. The eyes must be covered.
  • Exercise for the eyes. Even the alternation of looking far and at a close object trains the eye muscles.
  • Cool water relieves swelling, tension and fatigue, improves blood circulation.
  • Compresses from chamomile tea, milk, cucumber reduce puffiness, relieve irritation, help muscles relax.
  • Lighting. Too bright light makes the eyes work hard, as well as too dim. Choose the optimal intensity.
  • Brightness and color temperature on monitors. Remove excessive brightness on your computer and other gadgets. Take a break from the computer - give your eyes a rest.

And don't forget to blink and breathe, no matter how absurd it may sound. Tears wash away germs and provide the cornea with the necessary lubrication, while deep breathing supplies oxygen to the eyes.

A little self-care and the discomfort will leave you. And trust the specialists for serious vision problems.

How to relieve eye fatigue and reduce eye strain?

Eye health is directly related to whether you can control the load on your eyesight and provide your eyes with sufficient rest. Experts from the Lucky Look federal network of opticians tell you how to relieve eye fatigue and reduce eye strain if you work at a computer.

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Contents

  1. Visual fatigue symptoms
  2. Why eyes get tired
  3. How to quickly remove fatigue from the eyes
  4. How to reduce eye strain
  5. Prevention of visual fatigue
  6. Terminals

How to understand that the eyes need rest

Any visual discomfort indicates that it is time to take a break from work and give the eyes a chance to rest. Experts identify the main symptoms that indicate an overstrain of the visual system:

  • Veil, mist before the eyes;
  • Image doubles and blurs;
  • Eyes inflamed, reddened;
  • Increased tearing and sensitivity to bright light;
  • Possible painful sensations in the eyes - pain, burning, itching;
  • Having trouble focusing at close range;
  • Eyelid twitching possible.

Be careful, these symptoms can also signal the presence of serious visual impairment! To rule out negative scenarios, you need visit an ophthalmologist.

Increased visual fatigue can indicate serious disorders, so do not put off a visit to the ophthalmologist

Causes of increased visual fatigue

Why does vision deteriorate? The main causes of this phenomenon are distinguished:

High eye strain. This is often faced by schoolchildren and students who are forced to read and write a lot, as well as office workers whose activities involve continuous sitting at a computer or reading documents.

Also, if you are fond of computer games, like to watch TV shows on your mobile gadgets - smartphones or tablets - or spend all your free time with a book, your eyes are also exposed to a high load.

In order to minimize problems with this lifestyle, it is necessary to take breaks as often as possible and give the eyes regular rest.

Computer vision syndrome. This is a whole complex of symptoms, which is caused by overstrain of the visual system due to prolonged use of the computer. The reason for the development of the symptom is not so much the need to look at the monitor for a long time, but the functional change in your posture, eyes, neck. For example, the constant sliding of the gaze from the keyboard to the monitor and back leads to accommodative asthenopia, which is manifested by discomfort, eye fatigue, pain, pain in the superciliary region, blurred vision of the object of fixation.

Subsequently, this can cause problems such as myopia (nearsightedness), accommodation spasm (inability to focus on small objects and details) and dry eye syndrome.

Properly organized workplace and touch typing skills will help to minimize the harm from constant work at the computer.

Dry eye syndrome. Often appears on the basis of computer vision syndrome, develops due to insufficient moistening of vision: with concentrated work at a computer, a person blinks less often, as a result of which the tear film dries up. Plus - the air near the computer heats up and also becomes dry.

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In the summer season, when air conditioners are in operation, the pathological effect of dry air on the eyes only intensifies. And if you use contact lenses, the syndrome develops even faster.

To reduce the negative impact of external factors and provide more comfortable conditions for the eyes, place a humidifier near your workplace. Also buy moisturizing drops (choose them with the help of an ophthalmologist) and use them several times a day. Try to blink as often as possible.

How to get rid of tired eyes quickly

During a break, do light eye exercises:

  1. Look into the distance for 20 seconds, focus on an object that is located about 20 steps away from you;
  2. Close your eyes and make four rotations with your eyeballs - first clockwise, then against it;
  3. Without opening the eyelids, move the eyes up and down;
  4. End the exercise by blinking rapidly for 30 seconds. The gaze is directed forward.

To maintain the effect, apply moisturizing drops selected by an ophthalmologist to your eyes. Do not self-medicate, be sure to seek help from a specialist - moisturizing drops come in different viscosities, they can have a healing effect, or they can simply moisten the surface of the eye. Only an ophthalmologist will determine what exactly your vision needs and select the necessary remedy.

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By the way, gymnastics also requires prior consultation with a doctor. Make sure you have no contraindications. Also, the ophthalmologist can advise other types of gymnastics.

How to reduce eye strain and prevent fatigue

There are a few rules that must be observed in everyday life. Thanks to this, you can significantly reduce the load on your eyesight, and your eyes will get tired much less.

If you work at a computer, the first thing you need to do is to properly organize your workplace.

  1. It is important that the workplace is well and evenly lit. Do not allow the sun's rays to shine directly into your eyes or on the monitor screen, it is better if you sit sideways to the window. Also, there should be blinds on the window so that on sunny days you can control the intensity of lighting - if the light is too bright, your eyes get tired faster.
  2. Better if you work with a high-quality LCD or plasma monitor, preferably with a large diagonal. Experts recommend choosing monitors with a flicker frequency of 60 to 100 Hz. Be sure to adjust the brightness and contrast of the image for yourself. Remember that an excessively bright screen tires your eyes.
  3. Adjust the monitor to your posture: the center of the monitor should be 10-20 cm below your eyes. The distance to the screen from the eyes should be at least 60 cm.
  4. If possible, reduce computer use to 4 hours a day;
  5. Take breaks every 20 minutes during operation. At this time, you can not switch to mobile gadgets, as there will be no sense in pauses in this case. It is better to perform light eye exercises, which we talked about above. But before doing gymnastics, you need to consult with a specialist and make sure that you have no contraindications to this;
  6. Provide air humidification - buy a special device and install it near your workplace;
  7. Regularly use moisturizing drops selected under the supervision of an ophthalmologist;
  8. Try to blink more often;
  9. Use special goggles for working at a computer, they block the blue spectrum of radiation emitted by the monitor and reduce eye strain.

Prevention of visual fatigue

The health of your eyes depends on your daily habits. Hygiene of vision allows you to maintain good health and reduces eye fatigue even under conditions of increased stress.

  1. Sleep 7-8 hours - a good and full sleep is very important for eye health, which should last at least 7 hours. It is important that the room in which you sleep is darkened;
  2. Stop using gadgets 2 hours before bedtime. Firstly, this way you will fall asleep easier and your sleep will be stronger. Secondly, at this time, the eyes will be able to rest from the irritating light. It is better to read an ordinary paper book or an electronic one, but working on the principle of E-Ink (which means "electronic ink"). No mobile phones, computers or tablets. It is also better to refrain from TV;
  3. Observe reading hygiene: do not read while lying down or in a moving vehicle, while reading, hold the book at a distance of 30 cm from the eyes. The light source should be behind and slightly above;
  4. Include in your diet foods that are good for vision - blueberries, carrots, melons, fish, etc. One "healthy" menu alone will not solve the problem, but in combination with other good habits, proper nutrition will have a positive effect on vision and well-being generally;
  5. Make it a habit to visit an ophthalmologist once a year, even if nothing bothers you. Only timely detection of possible violations will prevent their development. Remember that on your own you cannot always correctly assess your condition;
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  7. If you need vision correction, it is better to use glasses instead of contact lenses at the computer. Firstly, it will reduce the dryness of the cornea. Secondly, there are special coatings for spectacle lenses that can reduce eye strain and protect them from the blue spectrum of radiation;
  8. Wash your face thoroughly before going to bed. Women need to completely remove makeup. Men should also pay enough attention to washing, because during the day dust and dirt particles settle on the eyelashes, which can get into the eyes;
  9. It is best not to use an eye mask while sleeping. If you cannot fall asleep without it, choose a product that does not put pressure on your eyes and does not squeeze your temples, otherwise the blood circulation of the organs of vision may be impaired. Remember that the mask should be washed regularly.

Conclusions

Simple exercises that should be done regularly throughout the day will help to quickly relieve fatigue from the eyes. But this is not enough! To make your eyes less strained and tired, it is important to provide the right conditions:

  1. Organize your workplace according to all the rules;
  2. Install a humidifier near the work area;
  3. Use moisturizing drops throughout the day;
  4. During work break every 20-40 minutes to do gymnastics;
  5. Turn down the brightness of the monitor and screens of mobile gadgets;
  6. Do not read in a moving vehicle;
  7. Choose from paper books or e-books powered by E-Ink technology;
  8. If possible, reduce your computer time to 4 hours a day;
  9. Do not use mobile gadgets and a computer 2 hours before bedtime;
  10. See an ophthalmologist at least once a year.

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