Cut Screen Time and Protect Your Eyes: Expert Advice

Dr. Violet Ogbatue, Head Optometrist at St. Joseph Medical Centre in Egbeda, warns that prolonged gadget use can strain the eyes. She recommends the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes on a screen, look away at an object at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds. She also advises adding protective lenses to eyeglasses to filter harmful light and reduce strain. This guidance emerged during a recent health outreach for a news agency’s Lagos staff, with upcoming cardiovascular checks also planned.

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