In this hi
tech era we use computers for every work and overlook the circumstances that
can influence our health. More than 50 percent of computer users experience
eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision and other visual symptoms. Eyes are one of
the important organs of our body and we should never ignore them. According to OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health
Administration) on November 19, 1999, "Computer vision syndrome (CVS),
defined as a complex of eye and vision problems that are experienced during and
related to computer use, is a repetitive strain disorder that appears to be
growing rapidly.
Causes:
- Extending
short distance focusing
- Reduced
average blinking time
- Staring at a monitor for long
periods of time.
- Concentrating on a certain
task for a long period of time.
- Poor
lighting
- Poor
Posture
- Excessive
glare
Symptoms:
- Eyestrain
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Blurred vision
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Headaches
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Red, dry or burning eyes
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Increase in nearsightedness
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Slow refocusing
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Difficulty seeing clearly at a
distance after prolonged computer use
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Excessive fatigue
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Neck, shoulder and back pain
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Occasional double vision
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Changes in color perception
