What’s next? Digital eye strain!!!!!!!!!

As you know the world is under threat of a small virus. Many countries announced lockdown. The same can lead to an increase in Computer vision syndrome or digital screen syndrome. All of us are at home and spending most of the time on a screen. The CVS or DES is a group of Vision or eye-related problem arising from continues and extended use of digital screens. Presently, many individuals experience eye discomfort and vision problems when viewing digital screens and it’s a common problem today.

The most common symptoms of this are Dry, itchy, or burning eyes, Blurred vision at near (or in the distance after long periods of near work), Eyestrain, Headaches, Aching of the Neck and Shoulders. Based on individuals, the time of using the visual abilities other symptoms also can be generated. Actually, the CVS is temporary, that means it will decline when the frequency of usage reduced. But in some, it can lead to permanent damage of visual abilities. The major causes are uncorrected vision problems, improper lighting, glare on the computer screen, incorrect working distance from or position of screen, poor seating posture. When compared to other focus, when we focus on digital screen our eyes will work harder and high demand. Some of us are using glass or contact lens, but they are more prone to the syndrome because the glass or contact lens is not suitable for digital screen use. There is anti-glare glass for digital screen usage.

Precautions that helps to prevent the problems are 

Monitor distance & position– The computer the screen should be 20 to 28 inches from the ey inches from eyes, phones should be allowing you to read the screen without leaning your head, neck or trunk forward or backwards. The screen should be directly in front of you and 15 to 20 degrees below eye level (about 4 or 5 inches) as measured from the centre of the screen so you don’t have to twist your head or neck.

For multifocal lenses, wearers – You should be able to view the screen without bending the head or neck backwards.

Glare – (for example, from windows, lights): Minimize glare from light sources,

Document holder – Position at about the same height and distance as the monitor screen so there is little head movement and need to re-focus when you look from the document to the screen.

Lighting – Use bright lights with a large lighted area when working with printed materials. Limit and focus light on computer tasks.

Let your eyes take a break – Try the 20/20/20 rule to avoid eye strain during long periods.

Don’t let the problem get in your way. The visual problem will greatly affect your life. It can only save by proper caring. It’s your choice whether you need it or not. Be caution! Be a responsible person during the lockdown. Hope the crisis will end soon.Have a nice day😀😀😀

                                                                                                                             - Mr. Johnson V. Babu