We'd all love to be able to get outside more instead of spending all day chained to a desk, typing away on a computer or laptop, but for many of us, it's just not possible right now.
But it's important to remember that staring at a screen all day isn't good for our vision.
An expert recently warned people to follow the 20-20-20 rule when working on computers, which involves taking screen breaks every 20 minutes to focus on a fixed point 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
"This exercise will relieve the stress on your eyes and can be easily integrated into your daily routine," Nimmi Mistry, a professional services optician at Vision Direct, told The Mirror.
However, for some people, she claims this may not be enough.
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Nimmi has been sharing her advice for tired eyesThe expert has since shared four simple eye exercises you can do in conjunction with the 20-20-20 rule in order to really help your eyes.
She claims the exercises can be done "anywhere" including while sitting at your desk.
The first is very easy to do and is just blinking continuously.
Nimmi says: "Spending long periods of time staring at a screen for work can mean we blink less. Blinking keeps our eyes hydrated, so make sure you don’t forget to blink."
Her next tip is all about palming, which is a relaxation technique often used in yoga.
"Place the palms of your hands slightly cupped over the eyes, without applying pressure. Let your fingertips overlap, resting on the forehead, and try to not let any light through and breathe deeply for a minute," she explains.
The third exercise involves eye rolling and it helps to ease any tension you may have in your eyes.
To give it a go, sit up with your back straight and keep your head still. Without moving your head, look to the right, then move your gaze slowly toward the ceiling, then left and down.
Repeat 10 sets of these clockwise and counter-clockwise.
The final one is an eye massage, which is "an effective way" of relaxing tired and strained eyes, particularly after long periods of screen time.
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Nimmi adds: "Dim all bright lights and close your eyes, then gently press your fingertips on the closed upper eyelids and make circular movements for several seconds. Repeat this exercise five times or more."
But while using your palms and fingertips on your eyes, be sure that they are clean and also avoid rubbing the eyes.
This is something the pro recently urged against doing, as she claims it could cause "issues" with dirt and bacteria.
Do you have a tip to share? We want to hear all about it. Email courtney.pochin@mirror.co.uk
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