These days many of us have jobs that require us to stare at computer screens for hours at a time. Computer Vision Syndrome describes a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged use of computers, tablets, e-reader, cell phones.
vision-related problems that result from prolonged use of computers
Computer Vision Syndrome
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Causes
- Accommodative spasm
- Lack or improper blinking
- Uncorrected or under corrected vision problems
- Improper lighting conditions
- Poor posture
- Air moving past the eye (direct air from fan, overhead vents)
Common Symptoms
- Eye fatigue
- Blurring of vision
- Double vision
- Redness
- Eye pain
- Dry eye
- Headache
- Neck and shoulder pain
Management
- Comprehensive eye check-up
- Compulsory eye check up for kids before starting schools
- Follow 20-20-20 rule. Look away from the screen every 20 minutes or so and look at something around 20 feet away for about 20 Sec
- Frequent blinking
- Encourage kids to look at far objects(eg trees,stars)
- Better work environment
- Limit screen time
- Ensure proper posture
- Reduce glare from room light/ window
- Proper positioning of computer screen