Take frequent breaks, wash your eyes regularly

Take a five-minute break after every 40 minutes of studying as a regular routine.

Make sure the room has enough light. Studying in a dark room leads to eye strain.

If your eyes start aching and you can’t see clearly while reading, you may require glasses. See an eye

During a break, they should wash their eyes with cold water. It is very important to study in a well lit room. Studying in a dark room leads to eye strain,” said Dr Raj Anand, senior eye specialist, Vasan Eye Care Hospital.

During exams, students sometimes forget to blink, the primary cause of eye fatigue.

“The blink rate of the eye drops considerably when one specialist.

Blink frequently whenever you study for long periods at a time. Blinking helps in keeping your eyes moist. Sleep for 7-8 hours for optimal eye comfort.

Wash your hands properly before using contact lenses.

Drink plenty of water. concentrates hard. This leads to dryness, blurring and diffused vision. Blink frequently whenever you study for long periods at a time. Blinking helps in keeping the eyes moist,” added Dr Anand.

Doctor advises students to maintain the right posture while studying. Students sometimes like to lie down on the bed and read but this may increase the pressure on eyes and lead to headaches.

“It is extremely important to maintain the right posture while studying. One should always study on the table. Studying on the bed or in a half sitting posture is a big mistake. This in turn will add strain on the body and eyes,” said Dr Ajay Sharma, chief medical director, Eye Q Super Specialty Hospital.

Drinking plenty of water and having a nutritious meal helps. Getting an adequate sleep for 7-8 hours is important to refresh the brain. Avoid sitting in front of the computer, laptop or TV for long.

“Students should try to study more during the day time rather than staying awake late at night. Also, if you are wearing contact lenses, make sure you wash your hands before using lenses. This will reduce the risk of an eye infection,” said Dr Sharma.