Article NameComputer Vision Syndrome - A Complete Overview
AuthorMarc Grossman
DescriptionComputer Vision Syndrome symptoms include dry eyes, eye strain, blurred vision, headaches. Prevalence, causes, prevention and diseases linked to tablet, computer and screen use.
Electronics have become primary obsessions in our personal and work lives. This has lead to nearly everyone becoming susceptible to Computer Vision Syndrome. Symptoms include dry eyes, eye strain, blurred vision, headaches, double vision, difficulty in concentrating, fatigue and/or and head, neck and shoulder pain.
Additionally, heavy computer use has been associated with glaucoma Electronics screens emit blue light that can damage the retina, leading to macular degeneration. Close-up work is associated with myopia (nearsightedness).
How Prevalent Is Computer Eye Syndrome?
A whooping 90% of people who use computers more than 3 hours per days experience at least one symptom of Computer Vision Syndrome.4 5 Many jobs in the United States require prolonged computer use each day, often seated at a computer workstation. A survey6 by the American Optometric Association found that 83% of children used a handheld device for a minimum of 3 hours a day. A third stared at the screen for an hour without glancing away. Their parents grossly underestimated the children’s screen time.
A Gallup poll in 20157 revealed that 52% of smartphone users check their phones at least hourly, and some many times per hour.