10/23/2026
When staring at a digital screen, your eye's internal focusing muscle contracts and holds a steady position for hours without a rest. This prolonged strain, combined with a dramatic drop in your natural blink rate from 18 times a minute down to just 4, rapidly destabilizes your tear film. Taking a 20-second break to focus on something 20 feet away allows the internal muscles to fully relax and resets your blinking rhythm. Visit Arlington Vision Source to learn more about protecting your visual comfort.
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