 Here's another Thrive Tip from Kaiser Permanente and Fox 12. Did you know normally humans blink their eyes about 15 times a minute? Studies show we blink half to a third that often while using computers and other digital devices. The digital consumption of technology is much more common today than even it was five or ten years ago. People's blink rate tends to decrease to about half of what it normally is when they're focused on up close work. Also we recommend the 2020 rule and that is every 20 minutes take a 20 second break and look at something 20 feet away and that'll help your eyes relax. If your eyes feel dry keep good high quality artificial tears but also give your eyes a rest every once in a while and make sure that your contact lens and glasses prescriptions are up to date. If you experience symptoms like eye pain or new vision changes he says to see your eye care professional right away and take good care of your eyes with a routine exam every one to two years. This has been another Thrive Tip sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Fox 12. Visit kptv.com slash thrive for more information.