Computer Vision Syndrome: Does it belongs to you?

Computer Vision Syndrome, also referred to as Digital Eye Strain,describes a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader and cell phone use. Many individuals experience eye discomfort and vision problems when viewing digital screens for extended periods. The level of discomfort appears to increase with the amount of digital screen use.

The average American worker spends seven hours a day on the computer either in the office or working from home. March is Save Your Vision Month and the American Optometric Association is working to educate both employers and employees about how to avoid digital eye strain in the workplace. To help alleviate digital eye strain, follow the 20-20-20 rule; take a 20-second break to view something 20 feet  every 20 minutes.

What Causes Computer Vision Syndrome?

There are a number of factors that determine the amount of strain your body feels as you work on a computer or other digital device, including lighting in the room, distance from the screen, glare on the screen, seating posture, and the angle of your head – not to mention any existing vision problems you may have. One or all of these may combine to cause an uncomfortable amount of strain on your eyes.

Symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome

Your eye care professional can diagnose computer vision syndrome through an eye exam, with special attention paid to how the eye works and responds at computer distance.

You may have experienced at least one of the common symptoms of computer vision syndrome which include:

• Eyestrain
• Headaches
• Blurred vision
• Dry eyes
• Neck and shoulder pain

These symptoms may be caused by other factors such as uncorrected vision needs, glare, poor lighting, and improper posture.

Treatment for Computer Vision Syndrome

With these simple practices, you can reduce the effects of computer vision syndrome:

• Make sure the lighting in the room is comfortable on the eyes, and prevents you from staring into glare on the computer screen
• Position the digital display so that your head is in a naturally comfortable position while using
• Take breaks. A few minutes away from the computer can go a long way when it comes to your eyes. Think of it similarly to the way you take stretch breaks for your arms and back.
• Make sure your seat is comfortable. A comfortable chair with support for your neck and back will help you avoid neck and shoulder strain commonly associated with computer vision syndrom.

  In these cases you should also apply anti glare glass while you work on computer for keep comfort eye and also should apply any moisture drop /medicine.further of this treatment exercise makes also healthy of your eyes; the formula 20-20-20 is also very effective for eye strain this can be use during eye strain.