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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Why the 'bed rotting' trend is bad for your eye health
Caption: Why the 'bed rotting' trend is bad for your eye health. "Bed rotting" is a TikTok trend that involves people spending their normal waking hours in bed in the name of self-care, watching TV, and endlessly scrolling on social media as a way to relax. Alastair Lockwood, eye health specialist and ophthalmologist at Feel Good Contacts, has weighed in on the practice and explained why it can be bad for your peepers. According to the expert, binge-watching TV or constantly scrolling on your phone when it is in close proximity to your eyes can lead to computer vision syndrome (CVS), which can cause your eyes to become "dry, tired, and even strained”. Blink regularly. If you're not blinking enough, due to too much screen time, your eyes are not receiving regular hydration and moisture from your tears. ”Get into the habit of 'resting your eyes' by looking away and closing them purposefully, the eyelids are great protectors with lots of moisturising glands on the inside.” Take a break It is important to give your eyes, as well as your mind, a break from the ever-present screens. Alastair recommends "looking away from your screen for a minute or so every now and again can give your eyes a much-needed break”. Check your screen brightness If it's set to the highest setting, turn it down slightly and see if it makes any difference to how your eyes feel. ”An incredibly bright screen can be very harsh on the eyes, so you can minimise glare by dusting your computer monitor and investing in an anti-reflection cover.” Blue light LED screens, such as phones, iPads, and laptops, emit blue light which can be "harmful" to your eyes. ”It's worth investing in a pair of blue light-blocking glasses. These have been specially designed with lenses to filter out and block the unwanted blue light given off by digital screens.” THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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