Dr. Toni Albrecht, OD, talks to Bustle about dry eyes

There are plenty of reasons for dry eyes, from the extreme cold we’re experiencing this winter to too much screen time. Our very own Dr. Toni Albrecht, OD, shared the 20/20/20 rule with Bustle, which will help you combat the negative effects of screen time and dry eyes.

To give your eyes a rest, it can help to do the 20/20/20 trick. “Take a break every 20 minutes and look at something 20 feet away for about 20 seconds,” Dr. Toni Albrecht, OD, of InVision Distinctive Eyewear, tells Bustle. “When you’re focused back on your screen, make a conscious effort to blink to help prevent dry eyes.”

Read the full article for additional information on the signs of dry eyes and tips for relief.