Dry eyes, fatigue or frequent headaches may be warning signs that you have Computer Vision Syndrome

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For over 50% of the American workforce, sitting in front of our computers is not only a part of our daily routine, it is an economic necessity.

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According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), the most frequent health complaints among computer workers are vision-related. Studies indicate that 50 to 90 percent of computer users suffer from visual symptoms of computer vision syndrome. These symptoms include eye strain, dry eyes, eye irritation and double vision.

While over half of the workforce is relying on a computer to perform their jobs, millions of teens and young adults are now frequently using their computers to receive an education at school.

Millions of Internet users routinely gaze at their computer screens as our lifestyles often include receiving the daily news, engaging in ongoing web-based communications, posting social updates, and surfing the web.

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is caused by looking at a computer for extended periods of time.

According to the American Optometry Association, relieving eye strain can improve workplace productivity by up to 30%.

How can you relieve the symptoms of CVS and begin to reverse the effect of ongoing eye strain?

First, be sure you are having routine eye exams, a critical part of maintaining your eye health. According to the Medical Eye Center in Medford, Oregon, many people don’t get their eyes examined regularly, unless they are experiencing obvious problems. Many eye diseases, however, have few or no warning signs until they’ve taken away some or all of your vision – at which point it may be too late.

Based on the manner and frequency of computer use, eye wear can be designed to help focus the eyes and reduce strain while using the computer. Vision therapy is another treatment that can help an individual build their focusing power and boost those deficiencies that often cause CVS.

Other practical steps include monitoring placement and timed breaks. Experts recommend to take at least a five-minute break every hour.

With more and more of us using a computer at work, CVS is becoming a major public health issue. The AOA reports that a survey of optometrists found that approximately 10 million eye exams are performed annually in the United States due to vision problems related to computer use.

If you also experience gritty, burning, stinging and scratchy eyes you may have dry eye. Do you have light sensitivity? Redness and itching? Blurred and fluctuating vision? Discomfort with wind and air conditioning? This can be also be a symptom of dry eyes.

The Medical Eye Center encourages you to have a routine eye exam and to stay informed. Anyone interested is invited to attend complimentary educational seminars on a variety of subjects.

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