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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

About Computer Vision Syndrome

"Computer Vision Syndrome, also referred to as Digital Eye Strain, describes a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader and cell phone use. Many individuals experience eye discomfort and vision problems when viewing digital screens for extended periods. The level of discomfort appears to increase with the amount of digital screen use.

The most common symptoms associated with Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) or Digital Eye Strain are

eyestrain
headaches
blurred vision
dry eyes
neck and shoulder pain

These symptoms may be caused by:

poor lighting
glare on a digital screen
improper viewing distances
poor seating posture
uncorrected vision problems
a combination of these factors"

See more @ AOA

More Info 

  1. @Wikipedia
  2. @WebMD
  3. Computer Vision Syndrome and Digital Eye Strain @ All About Vision (dot)com