As we grow as a global nation of computer users, the problems connected to computer use grow, too. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is just one of these and must be treated accordingly before it becomes worse.
We're a generation of computer and technical gadget users, ensuring that on a daily basis, most of us spends far too many hours glued to screen. This exposure results in poor vision, dry eyes, double vision, eyestrain, tired eyes, sore muscles and headaches which affect anybody, of any age!
The American Optometric Association (AOA) reported that eye doctors in the United States perform around 10 million eye exams each year due to computer-related eye problems. They recently announced that long-term computer use affects children just as much as adults and that people need to really stop and think about what they're doing to their eyes.
Parents should take control of their children's time spent in front of visual mediums and limit their time on them accordingly. Children spend hours on their computers and they also risk suffering from obesity in addition to eye strain.
The new medical term for those suffering from problems related to sitting in front of the computer too much is: computer vision syndrome, or CVS. It's a temporary eye condition that results from prolonged eye focus on a computer display for long periods of time. The symptoms of CVS, fatigue, dry eye, blurred vision, and others can be exacerbated by poor lighting.
Most businesses already know that time is money; but what about computers and a worker productivity? A study released by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Optometry found that proper vision correction definitely results in higher productivity, and the time it takes for a worker to perform a task. It was found that without proper vision correction, performance on a task could suffer by as much as 20 percent Therefore, employers should provide their employees with vision care benefits, so they not only boost productivity but also reducing the margin of error made by employees.
Whether for adults or children, proper rest for the eye and its muscles is recommended to relieve dry eye and associated eye strain. Although eye drops are always an immediate suggestion for dry eyes, constant blinking is another. Every 20 minutes, one is also encouraged to look out the window to a distant object or to the sky, or to focus ones eyes on an object 20 feet (6 meters) away for 20 seconds or close their eyes for 20 second every half hour.
Sometimes, simply rearranging your work or computer environment can help to reduce problems relating to CVS. Proper lighting is also essential in this regard. You should also become aware of your body and the messages it sends while you are using your computer.
Computer ergonomics helps to increase productivity by optimizing your workstation to reduce the specific risks of computer vision syndrome (CVS), neck and back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and other disorders affecting the muscles, spine and joints.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) came up with a few basic tips to help in the fight against CVS. We note three of them here:
Those wearing multifocal glasses should be able to comfortably look at the computer BUT if they find that they are suffering at all, then they should look into computer glasses.
You may also need a separate eyeglasses prescription for CVS and the lenses may need specialized coatings. Consult with your doctor before ordering eyeglasses meant for computer usage.
A reminder, no matter how many exercises you do, prolonged computer use is unhealthy for your vision and you should take full regular breaks for 15 minutes once every hour.
We're a generation of computer and technical gadget users, ensuring that on a daily basis, most of us spends far too many hours glued to screen. This exposure results in poor vision, dry eyes, double vision, eyestrain, tired eyes, sore muscles and headaches which affect anybody, of any age!
The American Optometric Association (AOA) reported that eye doctors in the United States perform around 10 million eye exams each year due to computer-related eye problems. They recently announced that long-term computer use affects children just as much as adults and that people need to really stop and think about what they're doing to their eyes.
Parents should take control of their children's time spent in front of visual mediums and limit their time on them accordingly. Children spend hours on their computers and they also risk suffering from obesity in addition to eye strain.
The new medical term for those suffering from problems related to sitting in front of the computer too much is: computer vision syndrome, or CVS. It's a temporary eye condition that results from prolonged eye focus on a computer display for long periods of time. The symptoms of CVS, fatigue, dry eye, blurred vision, and others can be exacerbated by poor lighting.
Most businesses already know that time is money; but what about computers and a worker productivity? A study released by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Optometry found that proper vision correction definitely results in higher productivity, and the time it takes for a worker to perform a task. It was found that without proper vision correction, performance on a task could suffer by as much as 20 percent Therefore, employers should provide their employees with vision care benefits, so they not only boost productivity but also reducing the margin of error made by employees.
Whether for adults or children, proper rest for the eye and its muscles is recommended to relieve dry eye and associated eye strain. Although eye drops are always an immediate suggestion for dry eyes, constant blinking is another. Every 20 minutes, one is also encouraged to look out the window to a distant object or to the sky, or to focus ones eyes on an object 20 feet (6 meters) away for 20 seconds or close their eyes for 20 second every half hour.
Sometimes, simply rearranging your work or computer environment can help to reduce problems relating to CVS. Proper lighting is also essential in this regard. You should also become aware of your body and the messages it sends while you are using your computer.
Computer ergonomics helps to increase productivity by optimizing your workstation to reduce the specific risks of computer vision syndrome (CVS), neck and back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and other disorders affecting the muscles, spine and joints.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) came up with a few basic tips to help in the fight against CVS. We note three of them here:
- Position your computer display so the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. This will allow you to view the screen without bending your neck.
- Adjust the position of your display to prevent reflections of overhead and outdoor lighting appearing on your screen.
- Put your monitor close enough to your eyes so you can comfortably read text on the screen without leaning forward.
- When working with print documents, use a document holder that positions them at the same height and distance as your computer screen.
Those wearing multifocal glasses should be able to comfortably look at the computer BUT if they find that they are suffering at all, then they should look into computer glasses.
You may also need a separate eyeglasses prescription for CVS and the lenses may need specialized coatings. Consult with your doctor before ordering eyeglasses meant for computer usage.
A reminder, no matter how many exercises you do, prolonged computer use is unhealthy for your vision and you should take full regular breaks for 15 minutes once every hour.
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