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Computer Vision Syndrome
Computer Vision Syndrome: Resulting from the dramatic increase in the use of technology and technological devices, including smartphones, iPads and computers among the general population, *Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a becoming a common condition. CVS is caused by our eyes and brain reacting differently to characters on the computer screen than they do to printed characters. Computer images are made up of tiny dots, known as pixels. These pixels are brightest at the center and diminish in intensity toward their edges. This makes it very difficult for our eyes to maintain focus and remain fixated onto these images. Our eyes cannot are constantly refocus to keep the images sharp. Eventually, we get repetitive stress of the eye muscles.
CVS is characterized by eye irritation, such as dry eye; red, itchy, watery eyes; fatigue, including heaviness of the eyelids or forehead, and difficulty focusing the eyes. These symptoms can cause headaches, backaches, and muscle spasms. Special test done during your eye examination can help us design eyeglass lenses to reduce your risks of developing computer vision syndrome.