Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)

Sitting in front of the computer for hours is hazardous to our health. However, it is unavoidable for us not to do it because we have to finish assignments, and also find resources on line. According to Dr Robert Abel Jr, an ophthalmologist, people who sit in front of computers for hours each day have the tendency to get Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). CVS refers to eyestrain resulting from long term use of computers. This syndrome does not have serious or long term consequences, but it is unpleasant and uncomfortable. Eyestrain can cause eyesore, fatigue, neck sore, blurred vision, dry eyes, head ache, sensitivity to light and nearsightedness. Study shows in the last 25 years the incidence of nearsightedness among adults has increased form 25% to 42%.

Fret not, here are some suggestions how to prevent us from getting CVS. First of all, change your computer’s brightness. Try to dim ambient lightning to half of its normal brightness. Other than that, take a series of break from your work on the computer. Stand, stretch and walk a few steps to give your body some rest. Go talk to your roommates or make yourself a drink. Blink slowly for ten times in every twenty minutes to rewet our eyes.  Every so often, look away from the computer screen and look at something far away from our vision. It will help the condition of the eye to refocus. I hope you will benefit from this post! Say YES to a healthy lifestyle.

 (Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye)