Most of us work at a computer these days. Unfortunately, too much computer work can harm our vision. Computer-related vision problems are so common, the American Optometric Association has determined that many computer users suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Are you one of them?<\/p>\n
CVS is comprised of eye and vision problems related to frequent and extensive computer use. Eye strain, blurred vision, dry eyes and a stiff neck are some of the symptoms of CVS. The good news is, a few easy changes can help most issues.<\/p>\n
This month, simply take the following small steps for healthy computer vision:<\/p>\n
Make smart screen adjustments.<\/strong><\/p>\n The resolution<\/strong>, contrast<\/strong> and glare<\/strong> on your computer screen can wreak havoc on your eyes. You can prevent eye strain and squinting by adjusting your monitor for the highest resolution possible.<\/p>\n Just blink.<\/strong><\/p>\n It might sound silly, but while you\u2019re busy concentrating on your computer task at hand, you may forget to blink. This can cause your eyes to become dry and irritated. \u201cArtificial tear\u201d eye drops can help\u2014just be sure to choose the appropriate kind if you wear contact lenses. If you work from home, you may want to use a humidifier near your desk.<\/p>\n Back away from the computer.<\/strong><\/p>\n Short, frequent breaks during computer tasks are important to relieve your eye stress. This is especially important if you\u2019re intensely focused on a challenging task. Every 20\u201330 minutes, it\u2019s important to get up and walk away. Also, allow your eyes to look into the distance (at least 20 feet away) to give them a rest from close-up work.<\/p>\n Check your prescription.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you wear glasses (especially bifocals) or contact lenses, your prescription may not be quite right for a computer-related reading task. The distance and angle of a computer screen is usually higher up and farther away than when you\u2019re reading a book or newspaper. Simply check with your eye doctor.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t skip your annual eye exam!<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s important to keep up to date on eye exams. Your eye doctor may recognize symptoms and give pointers for good eye health. Let him or her know if you work frequently with computers to make sure the contact lenses or glasses you wear are the best for computer tasks.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to take precautions for wellness! By keeping your eyes and body in good health, you\u2019ll be able to continue to perform at your best, without discomfort or injury.<\/p>\n Provided by Meritain Health, Benefits and Wellness Journal, March 27, 2017.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most of us work at a computer these days. Unfortunately, too much computer work can harm our vision. Computer-related vision problems are so common, the American Optometric Association has determined that many computer users suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Are you one of them? CVS is comprised of eye and vision problems related to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[68],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-intercom"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n