What are the symptoms of computer vision syndrome ?

• Eyestrain
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Dry or irritated eyes
• Neck/ Backaches
• Sensitivity to light
• Double vision
• Glare/After images/Flicker

Whom does it affect ?

Anyone who works on the computer for more than 4 hours.

How is CVS treated ?

• Sit so that your head and neck are upright and in line with your torso or tilted back.
• Position your computer display so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level.
• position the computer screen to avoid any glare, especially from overhead lighting or windows.
• Blink fully and frequently to reduce the risk of dry eyes from computer use.
• Take frequent breaks while working on your computer . Focus on a distant target for about 20 seconds at least every 20 - 30 minutes so that your eyes have a chance to refocus.
• Undercorrected or uncorrected vision problems can be major contributing factors to CVS. They should be treated with corrective lenses such as glasses or contact lenses
• Your prescription needs to be checked on a regular basis to make sure your visual acuity is the best it can be.