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STRETCHES FOR THE EYES

STRETCHES FOR:
• Arms and Hands
• Neck
• Back
• Legs
• Eyes
• Whole Body

GUIDELINES:
General
Workstation
Laboratory
Other Occupations
Home, Sports, & Hobby
ErgoKids Program
Ergonomics & Aging
eye stretch Expected Results:
To reduce eyestrain, improve visual comfort and increase efficiency.

Focusing Technique (for eye relaxation)


While sitting or standing...
  1. Look out a window or as far away from work area as possible.
  2. Focus on an object at least 20 feet away.
  3. Then move your eyes around and look at other objects.
  4. Look back at computer screen.
  5. Repeat often throughout the workday.

eye rest

Palming (for eye relaxation)

While sitting in a chair with elbows resting on work surface....
  1. Cup hands over eyes, palms resting on cheekbones (avoid applying pressure on your eyeballs).
  2. Cross fingers over bridge of nose (shutting out light).
  3. Close eyes for 15 seconds while breathing deeply.
  4. Uncover eyes.




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