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Computer Vision Syndrome
5 Tips to Protect Your Eyes From Digital Screens
The writers guide to maintaining healthy eyes
No matter the kind of writer you are, there is one part of the writing process you can't get away from, and that’s spending long hours staring at your phone or a computer screen. If you're like me and you find that your vision is blurry or you have headaches at the end of the day, you could be at risk for computer vision syndrome.
What is Computer Vision Syndrome?
Computer vision syndrome (CVS) also known as digital eye strain is a vision-related problem that results from prolonged computer, tablet, and cell phone use. It’s a real medical condition that could affect your ability to do your job in the short term and even cause damage to your eyesight.
Symptoms of CVS may include blurry vision, double vision, dry, itchy, and red eyes, sore painful eyes, headaches, neck and back pain, and other eye irritation. These symptoms may be caused by blue light, poor lighting, glare, and reflection on the screen, improper viewing distances, poor posture, uncorrected vision problems, or a combination of these factors.
