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Protect Your Eyes from Blue Light: 7 Expert Tips by Dhruvin Patel
Blue light from screens can disrupt sleep and strain your eyes. Optometrist Dhruv Patel shares practical strategies to minimize its effects.

1. Maintain Screen Distance

Keep your screen at arm’s length (about 20-30 inches away). This reduces strain on your eyes by preventing them from overworking.
Image: A person measuring arm’s distance from a laptop.

2. Follow the 20-20-20 Rule

Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This resets your focus and reduces eye fatigue.
Image: A person glancing at a distant clock during a work break.

3. Adjust Screen Height

Position your screen so the top is slightly below eye level (5-6 inches). This prevents dry eyes by reducing eyelid exposure.
Image: Diagram showing optimal screen height relative to eye level.

4. Optimize Lighting

Avoid glare by positioning screens away from windows or bright lights. Use dimmer bulbs or anti-glare filters if needed.
Image: A workspace with soft lighting and an anti-glare screen protector.

5. Remember to Blink

Blinking keeps eyes moist. On screens, we blink 3-5 times per minute vs. 20 normally. Place a "BLINK" note on your monitor as a reminder.
Image: Sticky note with "BLINK" on a laptop.

6. Choose Low-Emission Devices

Newer phones emit more blue light. For example, an iPhone X has 100% more blue light than an iPhone 6. Opt for older models or blue-light filters.
Image: Side-by-side comparison of phone models with blue light data.

7. Unplug Before Bed

Avoid screens 1-2 hours before sleep. Blue light suppresses melatonin, disrupting sleep cycles. Try reading a book instead.
Image: Person reading a book instead of using a phone at night.

Myth Bust: "Night Mode" Isn’t Enough
Patel warns that "night mode" doesn’t fully block blue light. Even with it enabled, minimize screen time after sunset.

Dhruv Patel is the founder of Ocushield, a company specializing in blue-light-filtering screen protectors. Learn more at Ocushield.com.

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