Eye strain focus

Specsavers has shared advice to prevent eye strain as people have spent longer looking at screens during the coronavirus pandemic.

The multiple’s research found a spike in eye strain during Covid-19 because of changes to people’s lifestyles, such as increased laptop use and relaxing in front of the TV.

Giles Edmonds, clinical services director at Specsavers, said: ‘We are focusing our eye health advice campaign on tips to prevent eye strain and irritation with some simple tips.’

Advice included following the 20:20:20 rule, monitoring children’s screen time, reducing glare on computer screens and staying hydrated.