If your day involves back-to-back hours in front of a laptop, spreadsheets, or endless scrolling, your eyes are working harder than you realize. Screen time that becomes a mandatory part of our lives not only affects eyes but also changes how often we blink. It also impacts how quickly fatigue sets in and how moisture stays in the eyes. It's hard to avoid screen time, but building a few simple habits can make a real difference to your comfort and long-term eye health. Blink more continuously Working on screen causes you to blink less, dropping your blink rate by half or more, which dries out your eyes. Fewer blinks mean less tear film spread across the eye, leading to the tired, gritty feeling by midday. So make a habit of blinking fully and deliberately every so often. Follow the 20-20-20 rule This is a simple eye care habit designed to prevent digital eye strain. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. This small break gives your eye musc...