Computer Eye Strain

Computers are the number one cause of eyestrain in the United States.

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According to OSHA on November 19, 1999,

Computer vision syndrome (CVS), defined as a complex of eye and vision problems that are experienced during and related to computer use, is a repetitive strain disorder that appears to be growing rapidly, with some studies estimating that 90 percent of the 70 million U.S. workers using computers for more than 3 hours per day experience it (CVS) in some form.

Computers are becoming ubiquitous throughout the United States and the rest of the world. At the same time, people are spending increasingly more time looking at screens and monitors.

Though we are becoming creatures who spend more and more time inside at desks, humans evolved biologically as hunters and gatherers. Our vision developed primarily for seeing distance (98% of all humans are born farsighted). Our eye muscles are at their most relaxed state when we use our vision to look at distant objects and large spaces. In a similar fashion, our bodies were designed for movement. Maintaining a sitting posture for long periods of time is unnatural for us.

When we work against our nature in this way, staying at a computer for long periods of time without breaks can place a strain on our bodies and result in a condition called computer fatigue syndrome. Studies show that computer users blink less often when at their machines, which, according to Japanese researchers, greatly increases one's risk of developing transient, or short-term, dry eyes.

Over a period of time, excessive computer use can have cumulative negative effects including the worsening of farsightedness, nearsightedness, astigmatism, eye-focusing disorders, and poor eye coordination. In addition, prolonged periods of sitting in the same position can cause neck and shoulder stiffness, as well as stress headaches, which can then cause jaw pain (referred to TMJ or temporomandibular joint).

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Self Help for Computer Eye Strain