Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a temporary condition resulting from focusing the eyes on a computer display for protracted, uninterrupted periods of time. Some common symptoms of CVS include headaches, blurred vision, neck pain, redness in the eyes, fatigue, eye strain, dryness, irritated eyes, double vision, polyopia, and difficulty refocusing the eyes. These symptoms can be further aggravated by improper lighting conditions (ie. bright overhead lighting or glare) or air moving past the eyes (e.g. overhead vents, direct air from a fan). Any allergies or infections that may affect the production of tears of the eyes can aggravate the condition. This condition may become worse during seasonal change or exposure to dust and pollution.

Symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS):

• Strain on the vision.
• Feeling tiredness and heaviness in the eyes.
• Discharge and watery eyes of vision.
• Feeling itchiness and pain in the eyes.
• Feeling irritation and redness in the eyes.
• Blurring of eyes.

Tips for the prevention of computer vision syndrome (CVS):

• Always use good light to read and choose fonts and colours with good contrast and visibility to minimize strain.
• Put the monitor of the computer or the laptop at a comfortable height so that it is approximately at the eye level.
• If you use contact lens, take care not to over wear the lenses.
• Take a break from work after working for 20 – 30 minutes at a stretch and look away from screen and consciously blink eyes. This minor exercise would allow resurfacing of the tear film and lubricates the eye surface.
• Protect your eyes from dust and avoid exposure to dust.
• Exercise your eyes in simple and easy manner by rotating them in clockwise and anti-clockwise direction few times.

What can help you?
GKB computer glasses that provides:

• 100% UV Protection.
• Additional coating layer to prevent scratches.
• Special multi-layered coating to eliminate annoying glare, ghost images and reflections from computer screen.
• Soothing tint to reduce eye strain and fatigue on prolonged computer usage.