{"id":868,"date":"2014-09-05T11:49:08","date_gmt":"2014-09-05T11:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/?p=868"},"modified":"2015-07-09T12:52:14","modified_gmt":"2015-07-09T12:52:14","slug":"prevent-eye-strain-staring-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/prevent-eye-strain-staring-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Prevent Eye Strain While Staring at Your Computer?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today\u2019s work culture is more or less the culprit for making you ill because people spend most of their time staring at computer screens. Computers and other gadgets have become an indispincible<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> part of our lives<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.
\nLooking at our mobile phone, tablets or computer screens for long time periods may damage your eyes. These eye problems affect almost 50 to 90 percent of computer workers. Staring at your computer screen for a long time can induce physical fatigue and minor issues like red eyes or twitching in the eyes.<\/p>\n

The above mentioned problem of eyes is regarded by the medical community as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)<\/strong>. This condition is now very common among today\u2019s urban population who spend their whole day working on laptops, computers, tablets, and mobile phones. Viewing computer screens often makes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> the eyes work harder than normal because of the resolution and harmful rays that are emitted through these gadgets. Moreover, due to the multitasking features and high visual demands of these products, individuals are more susceptible to various vision related conditions.<\/p>\n

\"Prevent<\/a>How prolonged working on computers is more strenuous than other physical activities?<\/span><\/p>\n

People in this generation don\u2019t want to waste their time in reading a printed page because they think that why not use internet<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>, which will provide them everything on few clicks. Basically, the letters on the computer screen are not as sharply defined and precise<\/span><\/span><\/span> because contrast level<\/span><\/span><\/span> of the letters to the background is reduced, and the presence of reflections on the screen may make viewing difficult. Reflections are not the only cause of eye problems, there are other factors also that trigger these and other problems too like<\/span><\/span><\/span> different distances and angles also result in aggravating the issue<\/strong>. Even minor vision problems can turn into major problems due to constant computer and other gadgets use. In fact along<\/span><\/span><\/span> with eye problems, the posture we sit at<\/span><\/span><\/span> while using laptops and computers results in muscle spasms or pain in the neck, shoulder or back.<\/p>\n

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How is Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) diagnosed?<\/h1>\n

The CVS condition can be easily diagnosed by a p<\/span>rofessional doctor or an ophthalmologist. He\/she will perform a comprehensive eye examination by testing your eyes with special emphasis on visual requirements at the computer working distance. These include:<\/p>\n