Children and Computer Vision Syndrome Computer use has become a routine part of kids’ lives. About 90% of school-aged children in the U.S. have access to a computer. And kids are starting to use computers at a younger age. Among college students who were interviewed, 20% said they began using a computer before they were… Read More
Worker Productivity and Computer Vision Syndrome If you use a computer at work, you probably already know that a long day of staring at your screen can lead to eyestrain, tired eyes, headache, muscle aches and other symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS). But did you know that CVS can also cause more mistakes and… Read More
Frequently Asked Questions: Computer Vision Syndrome and Computer Glasses Who is affected by computer vision syndrome? Computer eyestrain affects more than 70% of the approximately 143 million Americans who work on a computer on a daily basis, according to the American Optometric Association (AOA). In fact, more than 90% of adults report using digital devices… Read More
Computer Vision Syndrome Q & A What can I do when my eyes tire out from too much reading and computer use? This is a common problem. See your eye doctor about computer eyeglasses that will help you focus more accurately and with less effort. When prescribed properly, these glasses can also help you read… Read More
Computer Glasses When you work at a computer for any length of time, it’s common to experience eyestrain, blurred vision and other symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS). Viewing computer-generated print and images on a screen or monitor for prolonged periods is harder on the eyes than viewing a similar amount of material on the… Read More
Computer Eyestrain: 10 Steps for Relief With so many people using computers at work, eyestrain has become one of the leading office-related health complaints. Experts estimate 50% to 90% of computer users experience some degree of eyestrain or other symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS) during their work day. Studies show eyestrain and CVS often… Read More
