This is a common syndrome that results from long periods of time spent in front of a computer screen. Computer vision syndrome is becoming a common complaint among patients since most of us are increasingly required to use computers for education and work.
According to studies conducted, around 50% to 90% of patients complaining about this syndrome have visual symptoms and even suffer from eye strain.
With careful attention given to your eyes and by checking how they react at your preferred computer distance, our optometrists will diagnose computer vision syndrome via an eye examination.
Some of the common symptoms of this syndrome include:
The lighting inside the room, the angle at which you rest your head while working on the computer, the distance between you and the computer, your posture while seated and the glare that comes off the computer screen are just some of the factors that determine the levels of strain on your eyes and body.
With just some easy steps you could decrease or even eliminate the various problems that come with computer vision syndrome.
Some of these are:
Learn how to easily reduce or eliminate symptoms of computer vision syndrome such as dry eyes, tired eyes, eye strain, headaches, neck pain. Get in touch or give us a call at a location (West Springs, Creekside or Crowfoot) that's convenient for you.