Eyes feeling fatigued? These 5 eye exercises can help

Written by: Ehsan Siddiqui Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra 25 September 2025

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Eye Rolling

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Palming

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Near & Far Focus

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20-20-20 Rule

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Pensil Push-ups

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