Computer Eye Strain - Eyestrain.Com.Au

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What is Computer Eye Strain ?

• Eye strain is a form of eye discomfort which
  occurs when you overuse your eye muscles.
• Eye Strain from computer screen work we all know
  is very common, but there is a whole lot more
  that we need to think about when we sit down to
  our daily work or leisure load when using a
  digital device.
• Another commonly used term related to computer
  eye strain is Computer Vision Syndrome. 
• Computer Vision Syndrome is the combination of
  eye strain and body muscle strain that is
  experienced during or related to computer use. 
• Computer Eye strain is simple to treat and even
  avoid, therefore it is a problem that no one
  should have to endure

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Statistics

• Here are some important statistics that can help
  you better understand computer Eye Strain
•    At least 100 million people in the United
  States use computers in their jobs every day.
• It will be similar in Australia proportionally.
  We are probably talking about 7 million people
  use computers every day.
• Around 25 to as much as 93 of computer users
  exhibit ocular symptoms associated with computer
  vision syndrome.
• Around 22 of computer users suffer
  musculoskeletal problems that include carpal
  tunnel syndrome as well as pain in the back,
  shoulders and neck.
• Research shows that 1 out 6 patients who require
  eye examinations are suffering from
  computer-related eye conditions.
• The cost of eye care examinations and special
  glasses for computer use is estimated to be a 2
  billion industry.

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When you exhibit symptoms of computer eye strain
Contributing Factors of computer eye strain
Personal Factors

• While prolonged computer use is the main culprit
  that causes computer vision syndrome, there are
  other factors that can exacerbate the symptoms
  you are experiencing. Here are some of them
• Personal Factors
• Your symptoms such as having blurred vision may
  be caused by uncorrected refractive errors like
  astigmatism, nearsightedness or farsightedness.
• When you have a pre-existing dry eye condition,
  your ophthalmic symptoms of computer vision
  syndrome may worsen when you use a computer.
•    If you are middle aged or older, you may be
  suffering from presbyopia. This condition
  decreases your near and intermediate visual
  acuities that you need when using a computer.

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Contributing Factors of computer eye strain
Environmental Factors

• Environmental Factors
• You may be looking at your computer monitor at an
  erroneous angle of gaze. You have to adjust the
  set-up of your desk or your workstation to ensure
  that you are not straining your eyes and neck,
  among others, when you use your computer.
• The settings in your computer may be too bright
  for you. You have to adjust these so as not to
  cause discomfort to your eyes.
• You may have poor lighting in your workstation or
  your computer may be positioned in such a way
  that it is exposed to too much glare.

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Signs and symptoms of Computer Eye Strain

• Headaches
• Blurred or double vision
• Squinting to see clearly
• Pain in and around the eyes
• Dry eyes that feel scratchy/gritty
• Red, watery eyes
• Light sensitivity
• Burning sensation when you close your eyes
• Aching heaviness of the eyelids or forehead,
  especially around the eyebrows
• Muscle spasms in muscles around eyes
• Twitching of eyelids
• Driving and or night vision worse after using
  computer
• Halos appear around objects on computer screen
• Need to stop work frequently to rest eyes

Headache
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Why choose Us?

• Managing computer related problems is a complex
  process. At The Eye Practice half the people we
  see every day have computer related eye issues. 
• Our experience in this area allows us to not only
  evaluate the factors that contribute to your
  problem, but more importantly create customized
  solutions that will suit your lifestyle and type
  of work.
• Optometrists at The Eye Practice Dr Jim
  Kokkinakis and Dr Nerida Wu are highly
  experienced and strive to give patients the
  highest quality eyecare
• Book an appointment ONLINE by CLICKING HERE or
  call us on [phone].