CVS Treatment And Relief

What Are The Symptoms Of CVS?

To prevent or minimize Computer Vision Syndrome, take regular breaks from the computer monitor - once every 30 minutes thereabouts - and walk about periodically. Stare out the window at some lush greenery. If you're in the middle of an urban jungle, gaze at a green plant or soothing green object instead.

Here are a number of ways to help reduce computer eyestrain:

• Use proper lighting : Excessively bright light sources, often from outside or from fluorescent light indoors, are a common cause of eyestrain. When on a computer, make sure that your ambient lighting is about half that in most offices. Draw the curtains or blinds; reduce the number of lights you switch on indoors. Position your monitor next to a window rather than facing it or with your back to it.
• Match your environment to your computer screen : Calibrate the brightness of your work environment as closely as possible to your computer monitor. Adjust the monitor to make sure the contrast between the screen background and the on-screen characters is high.
• Cut the glare : Eyestrain can also be caused by the glare off the walls and other finished, shiny surfaces, and reflections on the computer screen. One way to reduce glare is to install an anti-glare screen on your monitor. Also, consider painting bright white walls a matte, darker tone.
• Blink more : Blinking rewets your eyes and helps avoid dryness and irritation. It is normal, when working at a computer, to blink less frequently. Offices are air-conditioned and are very dry environments - which reduce tearing. Make a conscious effort to blink and re-hydrate those eyes!
• Eye yoga : Give your eyes a much-needed break and recharge session every half an hour. Look away from your computer screen and focus on a distant object for five to 10 seconds. Or look at a distance object for 10 to 15 seconds and then refocus on a near object for another 10 to 15 seconds. Alternate your focus near and far for 10 repetitions.