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I spend a lot of time on the computer.
I work remotely, and as ZDNET's deals and shopping editor, I often work a decent amount of odd hours during the year: late nights during major holidays like Black Friday, early mornings during product event days in other countries, and so on. All that's to say that my eyes take a beating from screen time, blue light exposure, and nitty-gritty writing and editing.
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That's why I was desperate to find anything to help alleviate the discomfort of headaches and eye fatigue. Taking over-the-counter medications doesn't always cut it, and sometimes, the obvious solutions (more sleep, less stress, etc.) just aren't feasible. I decided to try Renpho's Eyeris 2 eye massager after one of my colleagues suggested it, and I was skeptical -- but now this niche device is my go-to tool when I feel like my head and eyes are ready to tap out.
My colleague, Allison Murray, owns the Eyeris 1 massager and finds it helpful for her headaches and migraines. She says it's an excellent gift for friends and family members. After her recommendation, I tried it for myself. I entered the experience with an open mind, but I'll admit I wasn't expecting to find much use for an eye massager, let alone that it would make a noticeable difference.
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The whole concept felt like a gimmick to me -- the kind of product you would see on early 2000s infomercials after you woke up on the couch at 2 a.m., somewhere between the ads for the Betty Crocker Bake 'n Fill pan and Tony Little's Gazelle.
But I was pleasantly surprised.
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