Suffering from dry, tired eyes that no amount of sleep can fix?
You may be suffering from Digital Eye Strain (DES), a group of eye and vision-related problems that arise from long hours of computer, tablet, e-reader, and cell phone use. DES is experienced by at least 50% or more computer users, making it very much a modern-day health problem.
The simple solution is to cut down on digital device usage, but with the transition to a more digital-heavy lifestyle in both schools and workplaces, it is an impossible task. Thankfully, technology has also given rise to this magical thing known as an eye massager.
Here are reasons why an eye massager can bring relief to tired eyes and improve your overall well-being.
It’ll help you sleep better
Light exposure is the key factor in determining circadian rhythms, a natural process which affects when you wake up and fall asleep. This is because the hormone melatonin is released in dim light conditions and helps you wind down for the day, putting you in a state of quiet wakefulness. Unfortunately, exposure to blue light can disrupt this process, making it much more difficult to doze off at night.
The good news? It can be corrected. To avoid this, experts recommend putting aside your digital devices 30-minutes before you sleep. The bad news? The damage takes some time to reverse itself as the body resets its circadian rhythm, which may lead to a temporary bout of insomnia. If you’ve been suffering from sleep deprivation and are looking for a quick fix to catch up on the ZZZs, we’ve got just the thing for you
The uGalaxy Eye Massager is the ultimate relaxation device. Besides a full suite of massage programmes, it also comes with scientifically proven mood lights and music to help with relaxation. Plus, light therapy can help ease insomnia — the cool mood lights in the ‘Relax’ programme will help to calm your senses and lull you into a more restful sleep. You’ll wake up feeling like a new person.
The uGalaxy also comes with two other programmes:
- Energise: A combination of cool and warm mood lights to awaken your eyes and begin your day right
- Balance: Warm mood lights invigorate the mind for a quick midday pick-me-up
It’ll provide relief to dry eyes
Research has shown that blink rate decreases, with reductions of as much as 66%, when looking at digital screens. This causes tears to evaporate much faster, leading to dry, itchy eyes. Besides this, office and school environments often feature low humidity, air-conditioning, and airborne dust particles, all of which can worsen it.
The uVision 3 Eye Massager is specifically made for those with a digital-heavy lifestyle and comes with four programmes to tackle the effects of DES. A gentle vibration massage, accompanied by a soothing warmth, softens the meibum, the eyes’ natural oil barrier preventing tear evaporation. This will help improve eye moisture levels and deliver some much-needed relief to dry eyes.
It can help reduce headaches and eye strain
