Computer vision syndrome and digital eye strain

When using computers at work more and then eye strain may occur. In 50 to 90 percent computer workers , visual symptoms and eye strain occur. It is major job- related complaint. For this reason physical fatigue,  productivity decreased and number of work errors increased. There are various types of eye problems are occur such as eye twitching, red eyes etc.

Children and computer vision syndrome

Infront of a computer, when  children spend time more than adults and computer use is affecting the eyes of teens and pre-teens. It causes mistakes and affect productivity at work due to eye strain and it affects normal vision development.When any child spend two hours per day in front of a computer screen, it will experience computer vision syndrome slightly.

Symptoms of computer vision syndrome

*. Headaches                     *. Eye twitchingn  *Neck and shoulder pain  *.Red eyes.

*. Double vision

*. Blurred vision

*. Burning eyes

*.Loss of focus

*.Tired eyed.

Causes of computer syndrome

It is caused by our eyes and brain reacting differently and on a computer screen . Our eyes have dense black characters with well-defined edges and have little problem focusing on printed material.On a computer screen have not the same degree of contrast and definition.By combinations of tiny points of light pixels , computer screens are created and at the centre it is the brightest and towards their edges, it is diminish in intensity.To the RPA our eyes involuntarily move and on the screen strain to regain focus.It creates fatigue and eye strain  that is continous flexing of the eyes’ focusing muscles.

Should get a comprehensive eye exam

A routine comprehensive eye exam is important thing for computer worker that prevent or treat computer vision problems. Computer worker should get eye exam and should take advice  from eye doctor.

There is 10 easy tips for computer worker to reduce computer eye strain and computer vision syndrome.

1. Get a comprehensive eye exam.  2. Minimize glare. 3. Use proper lighting.  4. Adjust your computer display setting such as  Brightness ,  text size and contrast, color temperature  5..  Upgrade your display –you should choose a large display that may be at least 19 inches.

6. Blink more often- when working at a computer, blinking is very important. It prevents dryness, irritation and moistens eyes.

7. Exercise your eyes

To reduce your risk of tiring your eyes , you should constantly focusing your screen and from your computer should look away at least every 20 minutes. For at least 20 seconds gaze at a distant object.

8. Take frequent breaks

You should  take  frequent breaks that can reduce your risk for computer vision syndrome and back, neck and shoulder pain.You should take five- minute mini- breaks throughout their work day.  To reduce tension and muscle fatigue , you should stand up, move and stretch your arms, back, legs, neck and shoulders during the computer breaks.

9. Modify your workstation

From your eyes, you should position your  computer screen 20 to 24 inches.  For comfortable positioning of your head and neck you should 10 to 15 degrees below your eyes.

10. Consider computer eyewear

You should modify your eyeglasses prescription . It will give you more benefit for eye care. Contact lenses use may become dryness, uncomfortable at computer working.