If you spend all day staring at a computer screen, you may be at risk for computer vision syndrome (CVS), also called occupational asthenopia. CVS encompasses all eye or vision-related problems suffered by people who spend a lot of time on computers (which is a lot of people!).
According to the American Optometric Association, symptoms of CVS include headaches; dry, red, or burning eyes; blurred or double vision; trouble focusing; difficulty distinguishing colors; sensitivity to light; and even pain in the neck or back.
As many as 75 percent of computer users have symptoms of CVS due to glare, poor lighting, and improper workstation setup.
To overcome CVS:
Keep your monitor about two feet away from you and six inches below eye level.
Be sure your monitor is directly in front of you to minimize eye movement.Adjust lighting to remove any glare or reflections.You can also adjust the brightness on your monitor to ease eyestrain.Even simple steps can help, like looking away from your monitor every 20 or 30 minutes and focusing on something farther away.You can always use eyedrops to perk up your peepers!~ Richard Hawk & Company