#160: Umay REST: Digital Eye Strain Relief
Digital devices play a huge role in causing and exacerbating dry eye symptoms. Unfortunately, for most of you, digital device use is an important part of how we earn your living. You could not do your job without staring at a digital screen of some kind each day. Eliminate Digital Eye Strain using this guide.
Optometrist and inventor, Dr. Sharmin Habib, has developed an amazing device to help you not only rest your eyes. But, the device also stimulates tear production and cues you to meditate. What an awesome tool to use to soothe your tired eyes.
I have a device I've been able to utilize at home for about a month now. The device is available for patients to pre-order now though. It's super exciting. And, I want to tell you all about it.
Convenient Dry Eye Relief:
- Fully adjustable: form fitted for your eyes
- Portable: sleek carrying case
- Rechargeable: USB charger that you would use like a charger for your cell phone
Why Your Eyes Need REST:
Your lifestyle habits have changed significantly over the past twenty years, but even more post-pandemic. Many Americans are tied to computers or phones for eight, ten, twelve, fourteen hours a day. It's unbelievable how many hours Americans are using these digital devices these days.
When you're using these digital devices you do not blink at a normal blink rate. The normal blink rate is 15 - 20 blinks a minute when you are reading a book, having a conversation with someone, or outdoors working or playing. However, when you're on the computer, the blink rate drops to just five to six times a minute.
When the blink rate drops, the eyes are not properly coated in nutritious tears. Blinking squeezes a little bit of oil from the oil glands that live in the lids. Spreading the oils across the front surface of your eye protects your tears from evaporation. And, the oils themselves are full of emollients to hydrate the eye.
The decreased rate of blinking will cause the oils to thicken inside the oil glands. This makes it more difficult for the oil to be released from the lids with normal blinking. To restore the thickened oils to normal consistency warm compresses are often employed.
This is where the Umay REST device comes to the rescue. It not only heats your lids to a precise temperature to release the clogged oils, but it has several other features.
- 3 Features:
- HEAT: Soothes your tired eyes by providing the precise temperature needed to melt the trapped oils. The oils coat the tears to keep your eyes moisturized.
- COOL: Stimulates cold receptors on the eyes and increases tear production. Extra moisture gives your eyes the edge to keep working and tire less easily.
- THERMAL MEDITATION™: Sensory-guided breathing cues are provided to promote relaxation for your body and mind while caring for your eyes.
The device is easy to use. You can turn it on just utilizing the button right on the nose bridge, or you can use the app to changes modes as well. The app will help you easily change the mode of the device and will track your usage over time.
Incorporate REST into your daily RELAXATION routine:
- Place REST over your eyes
- RELAX your body and SOOTHE your tired eyes
- Customize your EXPERIENCE with the Umay App
CONCLUSION:
The Umay REST device is portable, convenient, and easy to use. The preset routines will help you to keep your eyes healthier. Scheduling a break for your mind and your eyes to rest and re-set is imperative. Especially in times like these, our eyes need some extra care to keep functioning properly.
The REST device is set to the precise melting point of the oils that become trapped in the lids. Utilizing the device at the end of a busy workday is a great way to soothe your eyes and get ready to work the next day. Take charge over your digital device use by utilizing the Guide to Digital Eye Strain Relief. Download it here.
