{"id":993,"date":"2023-11-06T19:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T19:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.confiemx.com\/blog\/?p=993"},"modified":"2023-11-03T19:10:44","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T19:10:44","slug":"mastering-eye-health-with-the-20-20-20-rule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.confiemx.com\/blog\/general\/mastering-eye-health-with-the-20-20-20-rule\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering Eye Health: The 20-20-20 Rule for Refreshed Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Working in the digital world often comes with a price for your eyesight. People spend extreme amounts of time on the computer, leading to eyestrain and other problems. It\u2019s nearly impossible to avoid using a computer altogether, and many people use one daily for work. Individuals working at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confiemx.com\/blog\/career-growth\/characteristics-of-an-empowering-call-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BPO call center<\/a> may find it necessary to put measures in place, such as the 20-20-20 rule for eyes, to mitigate problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the 20-20-20 Rule?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confiemx.com\/blog\/career-growth\/making-to-do-lists-helps-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work all day using a computer<\/a>, you can implement the 20-20-20 rule to help alleviate eyestrain. These steps are simple to implement but require consistency for them to do the job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 20-20-20 rule works as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every 20 minutes that you are looking at a computer screen take a short \u201ceye\u201d break. Move your eyes away from the screen, looking at any object 20 feet away from you. Do this for 20 seconds before returning to the computer screen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does the 20-20-20 Rule Improve Eyesight?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are already diagnosed with a vision problem, using the 20-20-20 rule won\u2019t necessarily cure your issue or make your vision issues disappear. However, practicing this method can ensure that you don\u2019t suffer from the discomforts of eyestrain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the symptoms associated with eyestrain include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Watery eyes\u00a0<\/li><li>Dry eyes\u00a0<\/li><li>Sore or burning eyes\u00a0<\/li><li>Itching eyes\u00a0<\/li><li>Difficulty keeping your eyes open\u00a0<\/li><li>Blurred or double vision\u00a0<\/li><li>Headache\u00a0<\/li><li>Photophobia, which is increased sensitivity to light\u00a0<\/li><li>Trouble focusing or concentrating\u00a0<\/li><li>Sore neck, shoulders, or back\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.confiemx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/ConfieMX-eye22.jpg\" alt=\"Man leaning back in his chair with his eyes closed\" class=\"wp-image-1000\" width=\"675\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.confiemx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/ConfieMX-eye22.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.confiemx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/ConfieMX-eye22-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.confiemx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/ConfieMX-eye22-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Can I Restore My 20\/20 Vision Naturally?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eye health is essential to overall well-being. It helps you be more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confiemx.com\/blog\/career-growth\/pomodoro-method\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">productive at work<\/a> and accomplish your goals more easily. You may wonder what actions you can take to restore or improve your eyesight naturally. Here are some ideas:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If you smoke, quit.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Eat foods that promote eye health. These include dark, leafy greens and fish high in omega-3 fatty acids.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Exercise regularly.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Use protective eyewear if you do activities potentially dangerous to your eyes, such as sports, yard work, or general maintenance.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Eye massage and exercise&nbsp;<\/li><li>Wash your hands before handling contact lenses.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Keep the sun\u2019s rays away from your eyes by wearing sunglasses with 99% or 100% UVA and UVB protection.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Cold water therapy.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Be sure to get sufficient sleep.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Implement the 20-20-20 rule if you spend a lot of time on a computer.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Work at a Supportive Call Center<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working at a customer support call center involves spending numerous hours in front of the computer screen managing BPO tasks. It\u2019s essential to have a supportive environment that allows for regular \u201ceye\u201d breaks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confiemx.com\/why-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seguros Confie<\/a>, in Tijuana, Mexico, provides employees with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confiemx.com\/blog\/winning-culture\/how-to-create-a-positive-and-supportive-company-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">healthy work-life culture<\/a> that aids eye health. Get in touch with us about starting a job. We\u2019re always hiring, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confiemx.com\/work-with-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply today<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working in the digital world often comes with a price for your eyesight. People spend extreme amounts of time on the computer, leading to eyestrain and other problems. 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