Computer Fatigue Syndrome
Computer Fatigue Syndrome
For our patients computer fatigue syndrome is a real concern. Spending two or more hours a day on a computer, smart phone, tablet, or other screen-based device can result in computer fatigue syndrome. It is estimated that up to 90 percent of the work force in the United States is affected by some degree of computer fatigue syndrome.
Computer fatigue syndrome is a common problem seen more and more at Tech Ridge Vision. The condition can affect a person's productivity and make it difficult to work comfortably at the computer. Fortunately, there are ways to lessen and even eliminate the symptoms of computer fatigue syndrome.
Symptoms of Computer Fatigue Syndrome
The symptoms of computer fatigue syndrome can be irritating, uncomfortable, and distracting. The condition can make it difficult for a person to work quickly, easily, and productively when at the computer. Symptoms of computer fatigue syndrome include:
- Headaches
- Dry eye
- Difficulty focusing
- A feeling of burning in the eyes
- Tiredness in the eyes
- Eyestrain
- Blurry vision
- Sensitivity to light
- Double vision
- Achiness in the eyes
- Pain in the neck
- Pain in the shoulders
Easing the Symptoms of Computer Fatigue Syndrome
It is possible to ease some of the symptoms of computer fatigue syndrome by adjusting the position of the computer. The computer screen should be positioned directly in front and at about an arm's length away. The computer monitor should be positioned so that it is four inches to eight inches below the eyes. This positioning will help ease neck pain and shoulder pain.
Glare from the computer screen is a main contributor to computer fatigue syndrome. Changing the brightness and contrast settings on the computer and using anti-glare filters on the monitor may lessen the symptoms of glare.
One of the most common symptoms of computer fatigue syndrome is dry eye. Many patients find that they blink less frequently when working on the computer, which can lead to dry eye. Blinking more frequently or using lubricating eye drops may help reduce dry eye.
Adjusting the brightness of the lighting and the angle of the lighting at the work station may help to alleviate the symptom of light sensitivity.
Treating Computer Fatigue Syndrome with Computer Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses specifically designed to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of computer fatigue syndrome are often the most desirable and effective treatment of the condition. Computer glasses are also among the easiest ways to treat computer fatigue syndrome.
Through lenses that are formulated specifically for computer distance, eyestrain and blurred vision can be reduced. With computer glasses, patients can work comfortably at the computer without the irritation, pain, and discomfort associated with computer fatigue syndrome.
Designer computer glasses boast a wide range of benefits and can customized and tailored to the unique needs of each individual patient. Some of the benefits of designer computer glasses include:
- Changing the frequency of the light coming from the screen, making it easier and more comfortable to see and read the screen
- Increasing the humidity in front of the eyes, helping to reduce or eliminate the occurrence of dry eye
- Easing eyestrain
- High quality vision
- Reduction of glare
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