Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer Vision Syndrome is a condition in which vision-related problems arise from focusing the eyes on a computer monitor for hours. This can result in symptoms such as eyestrain, blurred vision, double vision, dry eyes, and excessive tearing, headaches, neck and shoulder pain. The extent to which individuals experience visual symptoms often depend on the level of their visual abilities and the amount of time spent looking at the computer screen. Uncorrected vision problems like farsightedness and astigmatism, inadequate eye focusing or eye coordination abilities, and aging changes of the eyes, such as presbyopia, can all contribute to the development of visual symptoms when using a computer. To reduce or eliminate these symptoms you can adjust the lighting in the room, eliminate any glare off of the monitor, use correct reading glasses, have proper working distance and correct posture sitting in front of the computer.