Take Your Dog’s Lead and Improve the Health of Your Eyes

Jessie, the natural-born leader, here with a handy tip of the day:

You know, while you humans work tirelessly to teach us dogs some tricks, we can actually teach you a few things, if you just watch and learn.  Sure, we know how to relax and unwind when you continue to needlessly burn the midnight oil.  We love to romp and play and burn off energy while you sit in front of the TV and munch on snacks.  But there is something else we do from which you can benefit if you simply try it yourself, and all it takes is 20 seconds a few times a day!

Ever notice how we just love to sit and stare out the window? Whether we are eye-balling a squirrel or checking out the other dogs across the street, we love to just stare at things in the distance. In essence, we have perfected what is known as the 20/20/20 rule.

If you work at your computer for several hours a day, and, if you are like most people, you do, then you know your eyes can become strained from constantly staring at the screen.  According to researchers at the Mayo Clinic, you can develop what is known as repetitive stress injury, or RSI. Your vision can be impaired as a result.  In an effort to reduce eye strain, every 20 minutes, spend 20 seconds looking at something 20 feet away. That’s it!  In other words, gaze out the window just like we do!  Who knows?  You might see something wonderful and unexpected….and potentially ward off any annoying headache from constantly staring at that screen. (Unless, of course, you have a cat like Marty here…in that case, there is no cure for THAT type of headache!  He’s here to stay!)

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