Computer Vision Syndrome

Using spreadsheets, Facebook, Twitter and emails may be making our lives easier, but what other impact is sitting in front of a computer screen having on our sight?

Between the office and home it’s almost impossible to avoid sitting in front of a computer these days, and with all the benefits that computers bring us, there are a few drawbacks when it comes to our health.

Aside from encouraging poor posture, staring into a screen can cause Computer Vision Syndrome, or CVS.
CVS is common and occurs as our eyes struggle to focus accurately on computer-generated characters. On screen these characters appear brightest in the center and diminish in luminance at the edges. As our eyes try to maintain focus the continuous flexing of the focusing muscles of the eyes creates fatigue and burning.
CVS can be combated by wearing spectacles that are specifically designed for computer use, and those that differ slightly from your regular glasses. Just in the way that you wouldn’t wear stilettos to go jogging, your eyes require a separate pair of glasses specifically for reading off a computer screen. Simply think of the computer spectacles as running shoes for your eyes to keep them in good shape.
The Eye Practice is ready to answer any questions you may have on CVS and can accurately prescribe the right pair of computer spectacles for your needs.