Eyes on the Prize: How to Protect Your Vision During Exam Season

Exam Season Is Here — Don’t Forget to Protect Your Eyes

With the Panhellenic exams around the corner and university finals approaching fast, students across Greece are diving into intense study sessions that stretch deep into the night. But while your brain is hard at work, your eyes are often the silent victims of this academic grind.

Hours in front of screens or buried in textbooks may seem productive — but without proper care, they can take a serious toll on your vision and overall performance.

Why Your Eyes Are at Risk

Studying for long periods, especially with digital devices, can lead to a condition known as digital eye strain (or computer vision syndrome). Common symptoms include:

• Dryness and burning sensation.

• Blurry or fluctuating vision.

• Headaches or pressure around the eyes.

• Light sensitivity.

• Difficulty concentrating.

• Poor sleep due to blue light exposure at night.

And here's the catch: tired eyes = tired brain. When your vision is strained, it’s harder to stay focused, process information, or retain what you study.

6 Simple Eye Care Tips for Study Season

1. The 20-20-20 Rule

Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet (6 m) away for at least 20 seconds. This helps reset your focusing muscles.

2. Don’t Forget to Blink

We blink far less when concentrating. Try conscious blinking or quick blink exercises to avoid dryness.

3. Optimize Your Lighting

Avoid glare from windows or lamps. Use indirect, warm lighting that reduces contrast with your screen or book.

4. Use Night Mode or Blue Light Filters

Especially in the evening, enable night shift modes or use blue-light-blocking glasses to protect your sleep cycle.

5. Hydrate – Your Eyes Too

Drink water regularly and consider preservative-free artificial tears if your eyes feel gritty or dry.

6. Stretch Your Eyes, Not Just Your Back

Incorporate short eye exercises into your breaks. These small movements help relieve tension and improve circulation.

Coming This Summer: A New Era of Vision Support for Students

Longeyevity, the upcoming vision health app built by Greek medical and tech students, is designed exactly for people like you — students, gamers, and digital users who rely on their eyes every single day.

Here’s how Longeyevity will support you from this summer onward:

• Personalized Eye Routines — Short, guided training for relaxation, focus, and visual stamina.

• The Eye Wallet — A secure space to track and store your eye health history.

• Gamified Training — Exercises that feel like games, keeping your eyes active and healthy.

• Reminders That Actually Help — Smart notifications to blink, rest, and do micro-exercises.

• All-in-One Vision Wellness Hub — Designed for both prevention and peak performance.

  
  

No more ignoring your eye strain. No more guesswork. Just smart, simple, science-backed care in your pocket.

Get Ready

Longeyevity launches this summer on the App Store and Google Play. Until then, take care of your eyes — they’re doing the heavy lifting.

Because peak performance starts with clear vision.