SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

how to boost the power of your senses. this week: tired eyes

WHILE nothing has been shown to improve short or long sight except laser surgery — which reshapes the lens of the eye — you may still be able to fine-tune your vision.

Tired eyes find it harder to focus, and computer work is very tiring because you stare at a small area for a long period and blink less than you otherwise would. However, using the 10: 30: 100 exercise while you work can help to reduce eye strain — every ten minutes, spend 30 seconds staring into the distance about 100 metres away, which helps prevent the muscles becoming fatigued.