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Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer Vision Syndrome

Many workers today spend a considerable part of their working day in front of a computer monitor (VDU). This environment can lead to the VDU user suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).

Symptoms:

  • Eyestrain: manifests itself as uncomfortable or painful vision and can be aggravated by the visual conditions created by a VDU.
  • Headaches: are often the reason that drives sufferers from CVS to seek help from an optician. VDU operators often get tension-type headaches which most often occur towards the front of the head and towards the end of the day.
  • Posture: is often affected if eyesight problems go untreated. This occurs primarily as the VDU user cranes the neck forward to focus properly on the screen.
  • Dry and sore eyes: can result from focussing for lengthy periods on a VDU. When concentrating for long periods, the VDU user blinks less and the eyes are not moistened and refreshed by the usual blinking pattern. Air conditioning can also add to this problem.
  • Light Sensitivity: is often caused in VDU operators because they usually work in an environment where there is a great difference in brightness between the task they are concentrating on and other objects in the room. This is a particular problem for VDU users who face a window.
  • Double Vision: is an uncomfortable and serious condition sometimes encountered by VDU users and a complete eye examination should be sought immediately.

The 20/20/20 Rule: For every 20 minutes you concentrate on your VDU focus on a distant object about 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

If you suffer from any of the symptoms above and would like some advice or you would like to arrange an eye examination please contact Penny or Sue on 01243 823144.