DRY EYE & BLINKING
The Importance of Blinking
Blinking is one of the simplest ways your eyes stay comfortable and protected.
Every blink helps spread tears across the surface of your eye, keeping it lubricated and helping maintain a healthy tear film.
But when we concentrate on screens, reading or other close-up tasks, we often blink less frequently and may not blink completely.
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WHY BLINKING MATTERS
What Happens When You Blink?
A normal blink does more than simply close your eyes.
Spreads Tears
Blinking spreads the tear film evenly across the surface of your eye.
Protects The Eye
The tear film helps keep the surface of your eyes comfortable and protected.
Supports Comfort
Regular, complete blinking helps maintain moisture during everyday activities.
Blinking can become less frequent during prolonged screen use and other focused tasks.
DIGITAL EYE STRAIN
Remember To Blink
When looking at a screen for long periods, our attention can reduce how often we blink. Incomplete blinking can also affect how tears are spread across the eye.
Taking regular breaks and consciously completing a few full, gentle blinks can help support eye comfort.
SIMPLE HABITS
Give Your Eyes A Blink Break
Small changes during screen use can help you become more aware of your blinking.
Look away from your screen regularly and allow your eyes to relax.
When you notice yourself staring, gently close and reopen your eyes completely.
Pay attention to your blinking when reading, driving or working at a screen.
Air conditioning, fans and dry environments can also affect eye comfort.
WHEN BLINKING ISN’T THE WHOLE STORY
Dry Eye Can Have More Than One Cause
Reduced blinking can contribute to discomfort, but it may not be the only factor affecting your eyes.
Problems with the tear film or Meibomian glands can also contribute to dry eye symptoms.
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Are Your Eyes Still Uncomfortable?
If dryness, irritation, watering or fluctuating vision continues despite simple changes, a detailed dry eye assessment may help identify the underlying factors.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Understand What May Be Affecting Your Eye Comfort
If dry eye symptoms are affecting your everyday life, our optometrists can assess your eyes and help you understand the possible causes.