- We've all heard about Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) now we are starting to hear about CVS. What is it? Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) a condition that affects users of Video Display Terminals (VDT),The condition and term CVC has been identified and coined by the American Optometric Association.
- We at Spectech want provide you with some of the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance your visual comfort and performance with computer tasks., by offering you practical tips, and eye exercises.
- Computer screens are made up of pixels or tiny dots, on which the eye can not lock focus. The computer user must therefore focus and refocus to keep the images sharp. This results in repetitive stress of the eye muscles.
- Looking at a computer display causes your eyes to use their focusing muscles on a near constant basis.
- Using a computer can cause eyestrain, irritated or dry eyes, eye fatigue, red, itchy, and watery eyes, and or blurred vision.
- Other symptoms of CVS are headaches, backaches and muscle spasms.
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- Even if you don't need glasses for driving, reading or other things you do, you still may have a minor vision problem that can be aggravated by computer use.
- You may need a mild prescription to wear only when using the computer to reduce vision stress. A thorough eye exam every year is a good idea.
- Tell your optometrist about your job tasks and measure your on-the-job seeing distances. You may benefit from one of the new lens designs made specifically for computer work. There are new lens designs becoming available on a regular basis.
- If you wear glasses for distance vision, reading, or both, or bifocals, they may not give you the most efficient vision for viewing your computer screen.
- Ask your optometrist about eyeglass lens tints and coatings that can reduce glare.
- The most common eyeglass tints favored by computer users are gray and pink because they do not markedly distort colors. Neutral gray subdues all colors equally.
- Be sure your glasses meet the demands of your job.
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