Beat Computer Vision Syndrome
Very simply, Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a complex of eye and vision problems experienced when spending long hours in front of a computer screen. In this day and age, where students and working adults spend hours and hours on end in front of the computer screen, CVS is more common than you think. It has been said that people who spend more than a mere two hours on a computer each day tend to suffer from this ailment. Statistics show that, in general, such eye and vision problems afflict some 70 to 75 percent of people with desk-bound jobs who work in front of the computer. This makes CVS the most frequently reported health problem among these computer workers. Signs and Symptom
How do you know you have Computer Vision Syndrome? The signs are clear. Headaches, burning or tired eyes, double vision or blurred vision, the loss of focus, general eye strain, dry eyes, light sensitivity, chronic neck and shoulder pains - all these problems point to the fact that you've been working far too many hours in front of the computer without a break. Another less common symptom is the slowness in the changing of focus of sight. This can be better explained by a slight delay in the eye's ability to bring the newer image into focus when quickly shifting the sight from something in the distance to something closer by, or vice versa. The overuse of the focusing muscles tires the eyes and eye strain is often accompanied by a dry or burning sensation. There is really no one who isn't at risk of developing the syndrome - it's an eye problem that afflicts anyone, from child to mature adult, who spends at least a couple of hours in front of the computer everyday. Of course, your work environment contributes significantly to the problem. If your office or work station has inadequate or harsh fluorescent lighting, you're at risk. If your computer gets much of the glare from the windows on a sunny day, you're at risk. If you sit too near or too far from the computer monitor, or the colour of the text background on the monitor and the manner in which the contents are displayed on the screen can also put you at risk of developing CVS. CVS Treatment and ReliefTo prevent or minimize Computer Vision Syndrome, take regular breaks from the computer monitor - once every 30 minutes thereabouts - and walk about periodically. Stare out the window at some lush greenery. If you're in the middle of an urban jungle, gaze at a green plant or soothing green object instead.
Here are a number of ways to help reduce computer eyestrain:
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