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Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a malfunction of the eye which occurs in people having a whole day to spend at the monitor.
This is a fairly common issue. It is found in 70 percent of the active users of the computer.
Why CVS is dangerous?
In addition to discomfort in the eyes: pain, redness, fatigue, dryness and blurred vision – the development of computer vision syndrome can lead to loss of efficiency. In some cases, the ailment deprives a person of opportunities to work behind the monitor for a long time.
CVS does not lead to such serious eye diseases as cataract, glaucoma or retinal degeneration, but contributes to the deterioration of vision.
If you do not pay attention to the symptoms and not in time take correct actions, it may cause the developing the so-called late myopia and progressive visual impairment.
What causes Computer vision syndrome?
KVS is caused not only eye strain when working at a computer. Incorrectly chosen glasses or contact lenses also lead to its development.
In addition, the emergence of CVS observed in various diseases of the eye, after acute diseases, emotional overload, stress and even lack of sleep.
Regulations for eye health
The only way to avoid the development of CVS is prevention. No matter how busy any given day, the load on the vision is necessary to properly distribute. In addition, the organization of the workplace should be approached rationally.
There is even the official regulations, which specifies the rules of the computer in the office. This Sanitary rules and norms.
Depending on the level of visual load during the working day it prescribes to do breaks every hour.
For an eight-hour working day total break time is at least 50-90 minutes. And for a 12-hour shift – at least 80-140 minutes.
In addition, according to the regulations, the area of the workplace should be not less than four and a half square meters. This space is needed for the office worker to properly place the monitor.
The optimal distance from the eyes – at least 70 inches. In addition, the monitor should be placed so that the glare from windows and lighting didn’t fell on it.
People should be able to change position when working, turning from the Desk or come to it freely.
Don’t forget to relax
A break does not mean that working breaks are replaced on a social network or online games.
To get eyes really rested, it is not necessary to stay in front of the screen at all. A change of scenery. Walk, make some exercises in order to relieve muscular tension from the monotonous posture.
Even better if during the breaks you will do several exercises from the expert-recommended exercises for the eyes.
Other measures of Computer vision syndrome prevention
Visit an ophthalmologist to choose moisturizing eye drops protect the eyes from excessively dry office air. Especially if you wear contact lenses.
Don’t forget that your prescribed glasses should be worn all the time you operate the monitor. In addition, at least once a year you need to visit a doctor to check vision and eye health.
Important: to the doctor!
If you noticed that during the working day you notice pain and discomfort in the eyes and if you feel dryness and fatigue in the eyes – do not delay your visit to the ophthalmologist.
The doctor will prescribe treatment or pick the desired points. This will allow to preserve vision, efficiency and overall positive attitude.
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