Do you suffer from eyestrain, fatigue, glare, and headaches while using your computer?
If you answered yes, you are not alone. Approximately 60 million people do. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, 88% of individuals who work with computers suffer from this syndrome.
A government agency, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), estimates 60 million Americans suffer from computer eye strain. If you spend a few hours or more a day in front of a computer monitor, you likely experience some symptoms of computer eyestrain.
If you suffer from 2 or 3 of the following symptoms, you may likely be suffering from computer vision syndrome. Please feel free to call us to make an appointment.
- Eye irritation
- Itching
- Burning
- Watering
- Eye fatigue
- Heaviness of the eyelid or forehead
- Difficulty or slowness in focusing (far to near/near to far)
- Glare
- Headaches
- Back/neck aches
- End of day fatigue
- Red eyes
We specialize in computer related vision problems. We provide VDT or Computer Vision Syndrome with the new state-of-the art PrioVision Tester. This new technology simulates your visual function while using a computer, which helps the doctor determine if you require a different prescription for occupational purposes.
Is my computer contributing to my eyestrain?
It is possible. While computers do not cause permanent eye damage, they can lead to dryness, itchy, burning, redness, fatigue, heaviness of the eyelids or forehead, difficulty in focusing, headaches, tired at the end of the day, glare, and reduced productivity.
Am I asking too much of my eyes?
Possibly. Our eyes were designed primarily for use at distance. Computers are very demanding on our visual system. Your eyes blink less causing them to become dry, and irritated, adding to this problem is that computer screens are made up of pixels (or tiny dots) which the eye can’t maintain it’s focus. You must continually focus and re focus in order to keep images sharp which creates stress in the eye muscles. This is why a special pair of glasses for computer users is so important.
Can computer damage my eyes permanently?
There is no evidence that this is the case. However, large amounts of data do exist.
Can children suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome?
Yes. It is quite common in children. Children use computers at home, school, and mostly computerized games have been created for children to play with. They may manifest the same symptoms as adults. They also require the same type of treatments.
