Computer Vision Syndrome Tips
68Computers today are a necessity, especially at the workplace.
Long hours staring at the computer screen have led to a series of symptoms, collectively known as the Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).
The most common symptoms faced by computer users are
Eye strain / tired eyes, Headaches, Blurred vision, Dry or irritated eyes, Burning sensation of the eyes, Neck / back aches, High light sensitivity, double vision.
These symptoms can largely be resolved with proper management of the environment and by proper vision care.
Some of the common ways to self treat Computer Vision Syndrome at home are by
Blinking your eyes. Normal blink rate is 12-15 times per minute.
However this rate decreases while using computers.
It is important to blink frequently as it helps maintain tear stability.
Do Eye exercise by Closing the eyes and slowly rolling the eyeballs in clockwise and anti clockwise direction.
Taking a short break every 20 minutes can also help reduce the strain on your eyes.
Try staring at an object for 20 seconds which is 20 feet away from the eyes, or by just closing the eyes for relaxation.
Adjust the Font size of the computer screen. The fonts used in computer should be big enough to read the text.
A dark font colour on a lighter background should be used.
The monitor should ideally be placed at a distance of 20 inches (50 cm) from the eyes.
The centre of the monitor should be 6 - 8 inches below eye level. The monitor should be straight ahead of the person and should be tilted back at an angle of 15 degrees
Higher contrast and lesser brightness is ideal and this should be adjusted according to the room's lighting so that the monitor does not act as the only light source.
The keyboard and the mouse should be placed below elbow level.
A wrist rest in front of the keyboard helps keep the wrists straight. The l wrist rest should be soft.
A document holder should be positioned at the same distance and height of the monitor.
Room lighting should be adjusted so that the Light shining directly into the monitor should be avoided.
Anti-glare screens can be used for this purpose. Curtains or blinds should be used to control the amount of light entering the room.
If you suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome take care to resolve it.
All these tips can be done easily from home and it will help you have good vision and eye sight.
