I agree, a lot of "carpal tunnel" is most likely RSI. This lady explains it in great detail here:
http://www.aboutcts.com/moreon_cts.html
Her main site is http://julstro.com which pertains to the whole body, but the aboutcts.com site deals specifically with carpal tunnel issues.
Google 'RSI wrist stretches' (or exercises), etc. The book "It's not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome! RSI Theory & Therapy for Computer Professionals" is highly praised, but I haven't read it personally.
I've found that a trackball is much easier on my wrist when I'm forced to do any mousing. The Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 helped too, but I couldn't stand the space bar's noise and action -- it's worth looking into a more friendly keyboard anyway.
Edit: As for eye strain, try to focus on something in the distance while you're letting your wrists rest. Human eyes aren't particularly well suited for focusing close-up for long periods of time, so you should let them relax once in a while.