Computers are Bad for Your Eyes
May 18th 2008 20:57
Category: Computers and Laptops
The average adult spends several hours on the computer every week- some people much more and some people much less, but an overall average of a several hours a week. This can be very bad on your health, especially your eyes.
No matter what you're doing on the computer, whether surfing the web, working on a project, or updating your planner, it's all included as long as it involves working on a computer.
Doctors and specialists have named the condition "computer vision syndrome;" it is caused by eye strain from looking at the computer screen.
Computer vision syndrome is commonly diagnosed by eye-related discomfort and vision problems. Other symptoms can include:
* Temporary myopia, the inability to focus clearly on distant objects for a few minutes to a few hours after using the computer.
* Eyestrain or eye fatigue, a tired, aching heaviness of the eyelids or forehead.
* Blurred vision for near or far objects, and sometimes double vision or afterimages.
* Dry, irritated or watery eyes.
* Increased sensitivity to light.
* Headaches, neck aches, backaches and muscle spasms from holding the body in awkward positions to maintain a desirable angle between eyes and screen
The main causes of computer vision syndrome, other than of course computer use includes:
* Poor position in relation to the computer.
* Lighting that produces glare or reflections, fuzzy images or images that are too dim or even too bright.
* Failure to blink often enough to moisten the surface of the eyes.
* Use of corrective lenses that are inappropriate for the user's position and distance from the screen.
* Minor visual defects that might go unnoticed if not exaggerated by intense computer use.
* The typical radation emitted from computers. Well, it's actually an electrostatic charge in the area of the computer screen.
* Monitor placement. IE sitting too close to the monitor and angle.
When correcting the problem you need to first recognize the overuse of the computer. If you realize that you use the computer more than you would like, you will want to have an eye exam to check for minor visual defects that can be corrected with glasses or contacts.
* When sitting at the computer, make sure that the center of the screen is 4-9 inches below eye level and is farther away than normal reading distance.
* Depending on the size of the monitor, make sure that the screen is about 16-30 inches away from your eyes.
* Wipe the screen with a anti-static cloth.
* Put the computer at right angles to windows to help reduce glares or use a monitor blinder.
* Reduce the brightness of the room or use a three-sided computer hood or a micromesh screen filter.
* Take periodic rests every 15 minutes or so just for a few minutes.
* Stretch while you break so to relieve the tension in your back and neck.
* Blink frequently and use saline solution to reduce dryness and irritaion.
Make sure at the first signs of Computer Vision Syndrome, you see a eye-care specialist. Don't wait too late.
No matter what you're doing on the computer, whether surfing the web, working on a project, or updating your planner, it's all included as long as it involves working on a computer.
Doctors and specialists have named the condition "computer vision syndrome;" it is caused by eye strain from looking at the computer screen.
Computer vision syndrome is commonly diagnosed by eye-related discomfort and vision problems. Other symptoms can include:
* Temporary myopia, the inability to focus clearly on distant objects for a few minutes to a few hours after using the computer.
* Eyestrain or eye fatigue, a tired, aching heaviness of the eyelids or forehead.
* Blurred vision for near or far objects, and sometimes double vision or afterimages.
* Dry, irritated or watery eyes.
* Increased sensitivity to light.
* Headaches, neck aches, backaches and muscle spasms from holding the body in awkward positions to maintain a desirable angle between eyes and screen
dry eye
The main causes of computer vision syndrome, other than of course computer use includes:
* Poor position in relation to the computer.
* Lighting that produces glare or reflections, fuzzy images or images that are too dim or even too bright.
* Use of corrective lenses that are inappropriate for the user's position and distance from the screen.
* Minor visual defects that might go unnoticed if not exaggerated by intense computer use.
* The typical radation emitted from computers. Well, it's actually an electrostatic charge in the area of the computer screen.
* Monitor placement. IE sitting too close to the monitor and angle.
When correcting the problem you need to first recognize the overuse of the computer. If you realize that you use the computer more than you would like, you will want to have an eye exam to check for minor visual defects that can be corrected with glasses or contacts.
* When sitting at the computer, make sure that the center of the screen is 4-9 inches below eye level and is farther away than normal reading distance.
* Depending on the size of the monitor, make sure that the screen is about 16-30 inches away from your eyes.
* Wipe the screen with a anti-static cloth.
* Put the computer at right angles to windows to help reduce glares or use a monitor blinder.
* Reduce the brightness of the room or use a three-sided computer hood or a micromesh screen filter.
* Take periodic rests every 15 minutes or so just for a few minutes.
* Stretch while you break so to relieve the tension in your back and neck.
* Blink frequently and use saline solution to reduce dryness and irritaion.
Make sure at the first signs of Computer Vision Syndrome, you see a eye-care specialist. Don't wait too late.
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