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If
you checked even one or two of these symptoms, and if your work
or recreation involves prolonged used of computer monitors or
video display terminals, you could be suffering from Computer
Vision Syndrome.
What is the cause for computer vision syndrome (CVS) occur?
Tests
have proven that when working on a computer, individuals blink
at less than half their normal rate. When you blink less, your
eyes do not cleanse and lubricate themselves sufficiently, which
make them dry, red, gritty and irritated & leads to CVS.
Moreover,
person’s vision is not suited for staring at a computer screen
for many hours. Computer screens are made up of pixels or tiny
dots, on which the eye cannot lock focus. The computer user must
therefore focus and refocus to keep the images sharp. This results
in receptive stress of the eye muscles. Additionally, after prolonged
computer use, the frequency of blinking is decreased, which causes
eye to dry out and to become sore. As a result, the ability to
focus diminishes and vision may blur, which causes headaches and
neck pain.
Studies
have demonstrated that even seemingly minor distortions in vision
can cause significant eyestrain when working at your computer.
The clarity of the image you see depends on the clarity of the
image on your computer screen, the clarity of your eye wear, and
the clarity of the various media within the eye through which
the image must pass.
How many people suffer from eye problems due to computer work?
Studies
show that nearly 62 million people suffer from eye or vision problems
due to computer work. A recent study also found an increase in
computer-induced vision problems, with one million new cases each
year.
Can computers damage your eyes?
No.
There is no clinical evidence that indicates that computer causes
long-term vision problems.
Who is at risk for CVS?
Any
person who spends approximately two hours a day working on a computer
is at risk for developing CVS.
How can I prevent CVS?
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Keep your computer monitor clean as it increases visibility.
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Make sure your computer screen is 20-25 inches from your eyes
about 15-20 degrees below eye level.
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If you use a document holder, keep it close to the screen.
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Dim overhead lights and keep desk lamps low and properly adjusted
so the light doesn't enter your eyes or fall on screen.
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Every 15 minutes, focus on distant objects to relax your muscles.
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If needed, use an anti reflective filter on the screen.
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Make effort to blink more frequently.
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Use an artificial tear product like tear plus eye drops 4 times
a day.
What should I do, if symptoms of CVS are not relieved even after
taking precautions mentioned above ?
Consult
your opthalmologist.
EYE RELAXATION TIPS
Everyday
so many thousands of people across the globe are working on their
computer for hours. Continuous computer work can tire our eyes.
You need a Eye Relax. This software reminds you every one hour
(default) for an eye relaxation exercise and allows you to conduct
your exercise in peace and with some compulsion. And for once,
this compulsion is for your good health.
Is this a safe exercise ?
Yes
totally.
All
you have to do is a simple exercise as follow:
1.
Take a deep breath and relax.
2. Look at the center of the blank screen and move your eye ball
(without moving your head) to your extreme right and then to the
extreme left (as much as possible).
3. Do this movement rapidly until the blank screen disappears.
It will automatically disappear after 5 minutes (default).
This
is an extremely simple and a powerful exercise. If practiced with
some compulsion it can really improve the health of your eye.
Exercise:
Step I : After every 20 minutes of looking into the computer
screen, turn
your head and try to look at any object placed at least 20 feet
away.
This changes the focal length of your eye, a must-do for the tired
eye.
Step II : Try to blink your eyes for 20 times in succession,
to moist it.
Step III: Time permitting of course, one should walk 20 paces
after every 20
minutes of sitting in one particular posture. Helps blood
circulation for the entire body.
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